StockGro, a platform that connects users with SEBI-registered experts, raises $13 million

StockGro, an investment advisory and knowledge platform that connects users with SEBI-registered experts to explore advanced investment strategies, today announced that it has raised $13 million in funding from BITKRAFT Ventures, as part of its Series B1 round.

BITKRAFT Ventures is a global investment platform focused on the convergence of physical and digital worlds across interactive entertainment, digital assets and AI-driven experiences.

StockGro said it is building a full-stack ecosystem for smarter trading and investing through expert-driven insights and AI-powered research, delivered via its social-first, community-led platform.

The startup will use the fresh capital towards geographic expansion, strengthening its advisory and research stack, and deepening its presence across multiple asset classes, with a focus on India’s rapidly growing base of first-time and serious retail investors.

Ajay Lakhotia, Founder & CEO, StockGro, said, “We started StockGro with a simple belief: every Indian, not just a few, should have access to the kind of guidance and research that builds real, lasting wealth. With this Series B round led by BITKRAFT, we’re doubling down on India—bringing SEBI-registered experts, institutional-grade research, and AI-powered tools into a single experience that helps investors across Bharat make better, more confident decisions in the markets.”

“In just five years, India has gone from a few crore demat accounts to over 20 crore, and this is only the beginning of the country’s wealth-creation journey. StockGro’s role is to ensure this participation is not just broad, but also deep—so that first-time investors evolve into informed, long-term wealth builders.”

Carlos G. Pereira, General Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures and an investor in StockGro since 2021, said, “India is one of the most dynamic investing markets in the world right now, with a young, digital-first population that is reshaping how financial products are discovered and used. StockGro sits at the intersection of advisory, community and technology, and has focused on helping Indians learn, discuss and act on investment ideas in one place.”

“Ajay and the StockGro team have shown a strong understanding of the Indian retail investor, and a clear product vision that blends engaging content with investment education and technology. We are excited to support StockGro as it continues to seek innovation at the frontier of how people learn and invest in various asset classes.”