EP 3: What a Gripping Journey! | Grip Invest (SEBI Regulated OBPP Platform) | Nikhil Aggarwal

In this episode of the Alt Investor Podcast, Yash Roongta interviews Nikhil Aggarwal, the founder and CEO of Grip Invest. They discuss Nikhil's journey, the OBPP regulation, and the challenges and opportunities in the alternative investment ecosystem. Nikhil emphasizes the importance of diversity in hiring and the need for transparency and trust in the industry. He also addresses the concerns around defaults and investor sentiment. Overall, the conversation highlights the growth and potential of regulated platforms in providing attractive investment opportunities to retail investors. We also discuss various aspects of the regulated online bond and debenture platform (OBPP) space. They cover topics such as investor thinking and risk-taking, offering commercial real estate (CRE) and alternative investment funds (AIF) with an OBPP license, the relationship between Grip Invest and Electrifi Mobility, managing assets and creating investment opportunities, the partnership with Kunal Mundra, the comparison between LoanX and P2P lending, why investors should choose Grip Invest in the regulated space, Nikhil's investment portfolio in alternatives, and investing in alternatives for beginners

Grip Invest Referral: https://shorturl.at/cwPVW
OBPP Blog: https://thealtinvestor.in/whats-an-ob...
OBPP Video:    • Understanding OBPP (Online Bond Platform P...  
Nikhil's Linkedin:   / nikhil-aggarwal103  
Whatsapp Community Link: https://nas.io/the-alt-investors

0:00 Introduction and Background
1:57 Nikhil's Journey till ‪@GripInvest‬
5:20 People Culture ‪@GripInvest‬
7:51 What is ‪@GripInvest‬ ?
12:54 OBPP Regulation and it's impact
17:34 How do unregulated platforms offer unlisted debt?
19:53 Any changes recommended in OBPP Regulation?
21:43 Why are yields on regulated platforms lower than unregulated ones?
25:10 Recommendations for NRIs Investing in India
26:42 Handling BigSpoon Default and Investor Sentiment
30:50 Changes in Processes and Deal Originiation post Default
34:00 Fear of Black Swan Events in Alternative Investments
36:47 Offering CRE and AIF with OBPP License
38:41 Electrifi Mobility and Grip Invest
42:08 Comparison of LoanX and P2P Lending
45:23 Why Choose Grip Invest in the Regulated Space
47:00 Nikhil's Investment Portfolio in Alternatives
50:30 Investing in Alternatives for Beginners
51:25 Conclusion

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