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πŸš€ DHAN Joins the Unicorn League: Raises $200M Led by Hornbill & MUFG

100X Venture Hub | Fintech Breakthroughs | June 16, 2025

India’s investment-tech scene just got another unicorn.

Dhan, the fast-rising investing and trading platform, is set to raise $200 million in fresh funding led by Hornbill Capital and MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group), at a valuation of $1+ billion, according to an exclusive report by Moneycontrol.

πŸ’Έ Why This Matters

This funding round cements Dhan’s position as one of the top product-led fintech startups in India, disrupting traditional brokerage and democratizing access to wealth-building tools for millions of users.

Unlike generic stock broking apps, Dhan focuses on high-performance tools for traders and long-term investors, offering a clean, API-rich experience and advanced analytics.


πŸ” What is Dhan?

Dhan is a modern investment platform built for the next generation of Indian investors. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro trader, it brings speed, clarity, and custom tools right to your fingertips.

Founded by Pravin Jadhav (ex-CEO, Paytm Money) in 2021, Dhan is tailored for:

βœ… Active traders (especially options & intraday)
βœ… Long-term stock investors
βœ… Mutual fund & ETF buyers
βœ… Wealth enthusiasts looking for a seamless UI/UX


πŸ› οΈ How to Use Dhan (Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Users)

Step 1: Sign Up & KYC
β†’ Visit www.dhan.co
β†’ Use mobile/email to sign up
β†’ Complete KYC (PAN, Aadhaar, bank details) β€” takes < 10 mins

Step 2: Explore Dashboard
β†’ Choose your path: Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds
β†’ Access pre-built strategies, charts, or create custom watchlists

Step 3: Add Funds
β†’ Link your bank & add funds via UPI or netbanking
β†’ Start with as little as β‚Ή100

Step 4: Place Your First Trade
β†’ Use Dhan’s clean UI to buy stocks or place options strategies
β†’ Choose from delivery, intraday, or long-term investing

Step 5: Use Advanced Tools
β†’ Options Strategy Builder
β†’ Web + Mobile + API access
β†’ Auto-invest, SIPs, Portfolio analytics

Step 6: Track & Grow
β†’ Real-time charts, profit/loss, tax reports
β†’ Integrate with Smallcase, Console, or TradingView
β†’ Set alerts, rebalance portfolios, or automate strategies


πŸ“Š The Bigger Picture: Why Dhan Wins

In a crowded space of discount brokers and slow-moving giants, Dhan wins by:

  • Putting product first
  • Building for real traders, not just casual investors
  • Focusing on speed, insights, and automation

With over millions of users, Dhan is also quietly building a developer-friendly ecosystem β€” APIs, integrations, and advanced dashboards for pro users.


🧠 100X Insight:

This isn’t just a fintech story β€” it’s a product-market fit masterclass.
Dhan solved for pain points in active trading (speed, transparency, strategy tools) and layered it with intuitive design β€” all while keeping fees low and infrastructure scalable.

As 2025 unfolds, we expect more startups in the trading-tech space to niche down, unbundle experiences, and compete with precision β€” just like Dhan.

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