Zerodha

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Founded in 2010 by Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, Zerodha pioneered the discount broking model in India. It remains one of the country's most profitable and largest retail stockbrokers, distinguished by its bootstrapped (zero external funding) status.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 2010
Founders: Nithin Kamath & Nikhil Kamath
Headquarters: Bengaluru, India
Industry: Fintech (WealthTech)

About Zerodha

Zerodha (a combination of 'Zero' and 'Rodha', the Sanskrit word for barrier) was founded in August 2010 by brothers Nithin and Nikhil Kamath. By introducing a flat-fee discount broking model, they disrupted an Indian brokerage industry that traditionally charged percentage-based commissions, saving traders billions in fees.

Zerodha is uniquely famous for being entirely bootstrapped, having never raised external venture capital, while generating massive profits. Its flagship trading platform, Kite, and its financial education initiative, Varsity, have been instrumental in bringing millions of Indian retail investors into the equity markets.

What Zerodha Does

Kite

Flagship web and mobile trading platform for equities, derivatives, and commodities.

Coin

Platform for direct mutual fund investments and government bonds.

Varsity

An open, free educational platform covering stock markets and personal finance.

Rainmatter

Zerodha's fintech incubator and investment fund supporting startups in wealth management and climate tech.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Zerodha.

Software Engineering (Go, Python, Vue)
Systems Engineering & DevOps
Customer Support & Operations
Risk Management
Design (UX/UI)
Content & Financial Education

Zerodha's History

2010
Founded
Zerodha founded in Bengaluru, introducing the discount broking model to India.
2015
Kite & Varsity launched
Launch of Kite (trading platform) and Varsity (education platform).
2017
Coin launched
Launch of Coin, allowing users to buy direct mutual funds commission-free.
2020
Largest broker status
Becomes India's largest retail stockbroker by active client base (later surpassed by Groww in 2023).
2023
Zerodha AMC
Zerodha receives regulatory approval and launches its own Asset Management Company (mutual fund house) in partnership with smallcase.

Purpose & Values

“To break all barriers that traders and investors face in India”

Zerodha states its focus is on building simple, transparent, and technology-driven tools that reduce costs and increase financial literacy for the Indian retail investor.

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