iTribe raises $1 mn in pre-seed funding from Eximius Ventures, Kunal Shah

Bengaluru-based fintech startup, iTribe, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding from investors such as Eximius Ventures, Kunal Shah (Cred), Incisive Ventures, and several angel investors. 

iTribe helps users learn, invest and grow in the stock market despite their busy schedules. It is a one-stop solution for customers to get news related to stocks, advisors and investment ideas in real-time without any bundle.

The pre-seed funding round saw participation from the leadership team of Cred (Harish, Swami, Sreeni, Ketan), Pearl Agarwal (Eximius Ventures) and angel investors such as Aravind Sanka, Pavan Guntupalli and Rishikesh SR (founders of Rapido), Reeju Datta (founder of Cashfree), Gaurav Dahake (founder of BitBns). 

Founded by second-time entrepreneurs Nikhil M. and Pruthvi Raj E, iTribe works to empower Millennial and Gen-Z on their journey to financial independence by creating a trusted social network for investor experts, teachers, and peers. 

Nikhil M, Co-founder, iTribe said, “As users seek more customized financial services and make a collective move to digitization, the fintech industry is also rising to the occasion. Since the pandemic, retail trading has boomed, with broking accounts growing by ~50% within nine months. However, penetration has been low among millennials. Moreover, in March 2020, out of the then 4 crore Demat accounts, 75% were inactive. This tendency can be attributed to the lack of knowledge, which can be solved by access to the right resources and guidance. We aim to make iTribe a place for anyone to learn and become informed investors and traders.” 

iTribe plans to deploy the funds to build new technology tools that make adoption by the front line much more accessible, accelerating the organizational adaptation needed to produce results. Their goal is to help users make informed investment decisions by increasing their knowledge, helping them discover news and tools, and seeking second opinions from investment professionals. The company aims to become a holistic investment learning platform for Stocks, NFTs, Mutual Funds, and Cryptos moving further.