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MochaTrade launches controlled beta for US stocks

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Company
MochaTrade
What it does
US stock trading via UPI
Kind
Launch
Stage
pre-seed
Sector
Financial Services

What they do

MochaTrade lets Indian users trade US stocks using INR and UPI

What happened

The startup is in pre-seed stage with a waitlist model

Why it matters

It aims to scale operations after securing necessary regulatory licenses

The details

  • MochaTrade has entered a controlled beta testing phase for its platform.
  • The service allows Indian users to trade US stocks using INR and UPI.
  • The company is currently building a waitlist before public scaling.
  • Founders are working on completing licensing processes for leveraged trading.
  • The platform supports products linked to US equities and indices.
  • Users can withdraw earnings to Indian bank accounts via standard payment rails.
  • The brand name draws inspiration from coffee culture and financial discussions.
  • The team plans to educate users about global investing and risk management.

The bigger picture

  • India has one of the world's largest retail derivatives trading markets.
  • International asset-linked trading is seen as the next major evolution.
  • The startup addresses a gap in accessible global investment tools for Indians.

About the business

  • MochaTrade enables trading of US stocks using Indian Rupees (INR).
  • Deposits are made via UPI, a popular Indian payment system.
  • Withdrawals go to Indian bank accounts through standard payment rails.
  • The platform uses blockchain infrastructure for transaction processing.
  • Products include those linked to US stocks and market indices.
  • Leveraged trading linked to global markets is under exploration.
  • The company aims to build a large educational trading community.
  • 24/7 customer support is planned for user assistance.
  • The brand targets young Indians with a relatable coffee-house theme.

What happens next

  • Complete licensing processes over the next 3-6 months.
  • Expand operations and officially scale in India.
  • Enhance financial accessibility through technology improvements.
  • Strengthen compliance and support for India and US operations.

Founders

  • Utkarsh Sinha, Founder

About MochaTrade

Product
Perpetual futures products linked to US stocks, commodities, and indices with real-time settlement
Customers
Retail investors in emerging markets seeking leveraged exposure to global assets
How it makes money
Fintech trading platform with fees on perpetual futures transactions and account management
What sets it apart
Mobile-first design with continuous trading and real-time settlement enabling capital redeployment

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