MyHero Limited is the holding company for TradeHero, a free mobile stock market simulation app. TradeHero draws on real-world stock market information and acts as a social engagement platform connecting novice and experienced traders. Since launching six months ago the app has acquired 250,000 users across 200 countries and reached #1 in the iOS finance category in 75 countries and top 10 in over 100 countries. The company is running a campaign with Macquarie Group in Singapore and is in discussions with other international financial institutions to leverage the app’s reach. The US$10 million Series A financing from KPCB China and IPV Capital will provide growth capital to expand operations, broaden product offerings, build out technology, and drive product availability on additional platforms. CEO and founder Dinesh Bhatia said the funding will help scale the user base and address growing Asian markets.

Total raised

$10M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Sep 2013