StockGro
Category: AI in Fintech
India's leading AI-powered social investment platform connecting users with SEBI-registered advisors for stock market guidance and education StockGro was founded in 2020. The company is led by Ajay Lakhotia. Based in Bengaluru, India. Team size: 203. Total funding raised: $99.04M. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include BITKRAFT Ventures, General Catalyst, Mukul Agrawal (Param Capital), Trifecta Capital Advisors, Roots Ventures, SBI Investment, Hindustan Media Ventures.
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, India
- Team size
- 203
- Total funding
- $99.04M
Value proposition
AI-driven stock research and social trading platform that provides credible, real-time market intelligence while connecting users with verified investment advisors
Products and solutions
Stoxo AI-powered stock research engine, Social investment platform with SEBI-registered advisors, Virtual trading and portfolio management tools, Educational resources and market analysis, Community features for following expert portfolios
Unique value
First AI-powered social investment platform in India combining behavioral insights from 35M+ users with SEBI-registered advisor network and real-time stock research
Target customer
Indian retail investors, beginners, students, and youth (35Mn+ users)
Industries served
Fintech, Financial Education, Investment Platforms, AI in Finance
Technology advantage
Stoxo AI engine provides contextual investment answers by combining AI analysis, SEBI analyst inputs, and user behavior data; partnerships with 1500+ educational institutions
How they differentiate
StockGro differentiates through AI-powered research (Stoxo), social investing with SEBI-registered advisors, and educational focus with 1500+ institutional partnerships, unlike competitors focused purely on trading
Main competitors
Groww, Smallcase, eToro, Zerodha
Key partnerships
1500+ educational institutions (IITs, IIMs, AIIMS), Dubai Financial Market (DFM), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), The Economic Times, SEBI-registered analysts and advisors
Notable customers
IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, 1500+ educational institutions
Major milestones
Founded 2020, $32M Series A (2022) from BITKRAFT and General Catalyst, Scaled to 35M+ users, Rs 150 Cr Series B (December 2025) led by Mukul Agrawal, Launched Stoxo AI research platform, Partnerships with 1500+ institutions, Valuation ~$362M post-Series B
Growth metrics
35Mn+ users; 203 employees; 1500+ institutional partnerships; Rs 150 Cr Series B at $362M valuation
Market positioning
Leading social investment and financial education platform in India with 35M+ users and largest institutional partnership network
Geographic focus
Primarily India with expanding presence in UAE and Middle East markets
Patents and IP
No public patents disclosed
About Ajay Lakhotia
Founder & CEO of StockGro; Ex-Partner at Vertex Ventures (Temasek); VP Investment Banking at ICICI Bank; ISB MBA alumnus
Official website: https://www.stockgro.club/