In 10 years, Smallcase went from a simple idea in a Bengaluru garage to a platform managing ₹1.8 Lakh Crore across 20 million+ investors. And its founder, Vasanth Kamath, has never spoken this openly about where it's all heading next.
In this episode, we sit down with Vasanth to unpack the full Smallcase story the origin, the failures, the breakthroughs, and the bold bets being placed on India's financial future. From investing in US stocks starting at just $1, to a game-changing joint venture with Zerodha, to an AI-powered Wealth Office that tracks your entire financial life this is the most comprehensive deep-dive on Smallcase ever recorded.
If you're an investor, a founder, or someone trying to build real wealth in India this episode is for you.
key takeaways
10-Year Journey- Smallcase spent 10 years building a platform that now serves 20 million customers and processes ₹1.8 lakh crore annually.
The Bridge- Smallcase bridges the gap between mutual fund investors and stock market investors through curated, research-backed model portfolios.
Beyond An App- With 250+ brands, 140 research analysts, and 20 top brokers Smallcase is an ecosystem, not just an investing app.
Passive Costs Less- Zerodha Fund House offers index funds and ETFs at just 15–20 basis points among the cheapest investment products in India.
Invest Globally- Indians can now access 7,000+ US stocks and ETFs through Smallcase's fractional investing feature starting from just $1.
AI Is Next- Smallcase's upcoming Wealth Office feature will use AI to aggregate your entire financial life stocks, funds, assets in one dashboard.
From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.
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