Definedge raises Rs 22 crore pre-Series A to scale retail trading and wealth platforms

Pune-based Definedge has raised Rs 22 crore in pre-Series A funding to expand its retail investing stack, including algo-trading platform Algostra and wealth platform Momentify. The company is targeting Rs 5,000 crore in Momentify assets under management within 24 months.

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What happened

Pune-based wealth-tech startup Definedge raised Rs 22 crore in a pre-Series A round to scale trading and investing platforms, including retail algo-trading

Key facts

  • Rs 22 crore
  • Rs 30 crore total funding
  • Rs 5,000 crore AUM target
  • Rs 1,000 crore AUM crossed
  • 24 months

What changed

Pune-based wealth-tech startup Definedge raised Rs 22 crore in a pre-Series A round to scale trading and investing platforms, including retail algo-trading product Algostra and wealth platform Momentify. It targets Rs 5,000 crore in Momentify AUM within 24 months.

Why this matters

Definedge’s fresh capital should accelerate customer acquisition and product expansion across Algostra and Momentify as it scales its retail investing ecosystem.

What to watch

  • Quarterly Momentify AUM growth, separating net inflows from market-driven gains.
  • Active clients, average AUM per client, client retention and recurring revenue or fee yield.
  • Evidence of cross-selling from Definedge or Algostra users into Momentify.
  • New broker, RIA, distributor, AMC or fintech partnerships.
  • SEBI rules or enforcement actions affecting retail algo trading, investment advisory or wealth-platform marketing.