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OpenTrade

YC S26

Seattle, US · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · 6 known investors

OpenTrade makes stock market games that use real companies and market stories, allowing players to make investment calls and compare results with friends. The platform is designed for everyday investors who want to learn about market mechanics through gameplay.

Also known as Moonshot

ConsumerEdTechFintechGamingFinanceInvestingConsumer FinanceStocksUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

OpenTrade was founded in 2026 by Ojas Kandhare, Tario You, and Dylan Pak.

OKOjas Kandhare
Ojas Kandharein𝕏Co-founder · chief
TYTario You
Tario YouinCo-founder · CGOFounder of OpenTrade, which develops stock market games featuring real companies and market scenarios.
DPDylan Pak
Dylan Pakin𝕏Founder

Investors · 6

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
a16z cryptoreportedMenlo Park
AlbionVCreportedLondon
CMCC GlobalreportedHong Kong
Mercury Fundreported · 2 sourcesHouston · $250K – $4M
Notion Capitalreported · 2 sourcesLondon · $1M – $100M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$24M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2025–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

OpenTrade Raises $17.0M | Signalbasetrysignalbase.com · May 2026OpenTrade raises $17M to expand stablecoin yield infrastructure after topping $200M TVL | The Blocktheblock.co · May 2026OpenTrade raises $17 million to connect stablecoins to real-world assetscoindesk.com · May 2026OpenTrade Raises $17M In Fundingfinsmes.com · May 2026OpenTrade Raises $7M to Expand Stablecoin Yield Access in Inflation-Hit Marketscoindesk.com · Jun 2025Stablecoin Infrastructure Platform OpenTrade Raises $7 Million - Finovatefinovate.com · Jun 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does OpenTrade do?
OpenTrade makes stock market games that use real companies and market stories, allowing players to make investment calls and compare results with friends. The platform is designed for everyday investors who want to learn about market mechanics through gameplay.
Who founded OpenTrade?
OpenTrade was founded by Ojas Kandhare, Tario You, Dylan Pak in 2026.
Who are OpenTrade's investors?
OpenTrade's investors include Y Combinator, a16z crypto, AlbionVC, CMCC Global, Mercury Fund, Notion Capital.
How much funding has OpenTrade raised?
OpenTrade has disclosed $24M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is OpenTrade headquartered?
OpenTrade is headquartered in Seattle, US.