72 Street | ~$423K (Angel Round)

Founders: Rohit Agarwal (CEO), Fal Ghancha (CTO)

Founded: Late 2025

HQ: Mumbai

Sector: WealthTech / AI-Powered Investment Research

What they do

→ SEBI-registered research analyst platform combining AI analysis with human oversight

→ Venty, its AI tool, scans 3,800+ NSE and BSE-listed stocks in under 20 seconds

→ Evaluates fundamental, technical and sentiment indicators, plus chart and candlestick patterns

→ Every AI-generated insight is reviewed by SEBI-registered analysts before publication

The Funding

→ Raised ~$423K (₹4 Cr) from angel investors and UHNIs

→ Already SEBI-registered as a Research Analyst (INH000029722)

→ Now pursuing SEBI RIA NS Wealth-SEBI Registered Investment Advisor registration for personalised advice

Why it matters

→ Founders bring 20+ years combined from Bajaj Allianz, HDFC Life, JioBlackRock AMC and DSP Mutual Fund

→ Plans to expand Venty into F&O, model portfolios, commodities and mutual funds

→ Positions AI to accelerate research speed, not replace regulated human judgment

→ Rides India's fast-growing retail investor base seeking simpler, faster market insights

Can AI-assisted research actually earn retail investors' trust over time?