A leading private bank denied a home loan to Pravin Jadhav, CEO of $1.2 billion-valued Raise Financial Services, citing his status as a startup founder as high-risk.
Start-up founders often face challenges in securing loans
Jul 15, 2026
07:47 pm
What's the storyPravin Jadhav, the founder and CEO of Raise Financial Services valued at around $1.2 billion, has claimed that a leading private bank denied his home loan application.
The reason? They consider him a high-risk individual due to his status as a start-up founder.
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