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FinTech · Bengaluru, Karnataka

Open

SME-focused business neobanking and connected-banking platform.

Founded by Mabel Chacko, Deena Jacob

Snapshot

Founded
2017
Industry
FinTech
Business model
FinTech (Neobanking)
Funding stage
Series D+
Employees
201-500
Markets
India
Last updated
24 June 2026

About Open

Open is a women-led fintech company based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, founded in 2017. Open was co-founded by Mabel Chacko and Deena Jacob. The company has reached the Series D+ stage. It has a team of 201-500.

Founders

Mabel Chacko

Woman Founder

Co-founder & COO

Deena Jacob

Woman Founder

Co-founder & CFO

Co-founders: Anish Achuthan — Co-founder & CEO; Ajeesh Achuthan — Co-founder & CTO.

Industry classification

FinTech Business Banking

Funding

Total raised~$186M raised; unicorn (2022)Latest roundSeries D+

Investors: Tiger Global, Temasek, 3one4 Capital, Beenext

Website, social & contact

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Frequently asked questions

What does Open do?
Open is a women-led fintech company based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, founded in 2017. Open was co-founded by Mabel Chacko and Deena Jacob. The company has reached the Series D+ stage. It has a team of 201-500.
Who founded Open?
Open was founded by Mabel Chacko and Deena Jacob.
Where is Open headquartered?
Open is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Is Open funded?
Yes — Open is venture-funded and has reached the Series D+ stage.
When was Open founded?
Open was founded in 2017.