For Immediate Release: Mumbai, 27th May 2025 – 1 Finance, a pioneering personal finance institution reimagining advisory-led wealth management for India’s mass affluent, announced the ESOP Buyback Program at a Valuation of ₹450 crore in its Third year of business operation. This landmark initiative underscores the company’s commitment to rewarding long-term contributors and empowering its team with real financial outcomes. The company happens to be among the very few to give a buy back in less than 3 years of their business operations.
More than 33% of the employees are eligible for the program from the organization and will benefit through this Buyback Program, marking a significant moment in 1 Finance’s journey of inclusive wealth creation and employee-centric growth. The company’s ESOP scheme is designed to ensure wide ownership participation across levels, from early founding team members to later-stage key hires, allowing all contributors to benefit from the company’s growth trajectory.
Speaking about the development, Jeet Marwadi, Founder & Managing Director of 1 Finance, said, “Our vision has always been rooted in sustainable and inclusive financial well-being, not just for our clients, but for our colleagues too. The ESOP Buyback Program is a testament of our team’s belief in the vision, and a reaffirmation that wealth creation must begin from within the organisation.”
Keval Bhanushali, Co-founder & CEO of 1 Finance, added, “We are building 1 Finance as a category-defining institution in personal finance and the addition of the P2P NBFC, Cat II AIF License and Tax ERI License is helping us create a better ecosystem. This buyback reflects the strength of our fundamentals, our philosophy, and most importantly, our belief in rewarding the people who are helping shape the future of personal finance in India and building an institution for our customers that signifies what we truly stand for – one with your interests.”
1 Finance epitomizes a rapidly growing customer base, proprietary advisory models, and stands as a pioneer among financial planning centers. As robo advisory experiences a decline in the United States, it becomes increasingly evident that omni-channel and human-centered advisory services will be valuable and beneficial for clients. This initiative further reinforces 1 Finance’s conviction in the shared success of its team and their contribution to the company’s growth narrative.
