In a move that has caught the attention of India’s startup and fintech ecosystem, wealthtech unicorn Groww disbursed a staggering INR 614 crore in bonuses to its four cofounders during FY25, according to regulatory filings. The payouts, which mark one of the largest cash bonuses given to startup founders in recent years, underline the company’s soaring financial performance but also raise questions about the broader conversation on founder compensation in India’s venture-backed ecosystem.
The Bonus Breakdown
Groww’s four cofounders — Lalit Keshre (CEO), Harsh Jain, Neeraj Singh, and Ishan Bansal — reportedly received the payout in nearly equal proportions. Sources familiar with the develop
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