The basics
What are unlisted shares?
Unlisted shares are shares of companies that are not listed on stock exchanges like NSE or BSE. These shares belong to private or pre-IPO companies and are traded through private transactions.
Investing in unlisted shares allows investors to enter companies at an early stage, before they get listed on the stock market.
- StartupEarly funding
- Pre-IPOUnlisted shares
- IPOGoes public
- ListedOn NSE / BSE
Why Invest in Unlisted Shares?
Four reasons investors add pre-IPO companies to their portfolio.
Early Access to Growth Companies
Invest in promising companies before their IPO and participate in their growth journey.
High Return Potential
Unlisted shares can offer strong long-term returns as successful companies go public.
Portfolio Diversification
Reduce dependency on listed markets by adding alternative equity investments.
Lower Market Volatility
Unlisted shares are less affected by daily stock market fluctuations.
3 simple steps
How to Invest in Unlisted Shares on Investshare.in
- Step 01
Complete KYC
Finish a simple KYC process by submitting your PAN, Aadhaar and demat account details to start making transactions.
- Step 02
Select & Buy Unlisted Shares
Browse available unlisted and pre-IPO shares, check prices, and place your buy request directly on the platform.
- Step 03
Shares Credited to Your Demat Account
After confirmation and settlement, the unlisted shares are transferred to your demat account through an off-market transaction.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before making your first unlisted share investment.
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Unlisted shares carry higher risk than listed stocks but can offer higher returns. Proper research and long term outlook are important.
The price of unlisted shares is determined by supply and demand in the private market, company valuation, growth prospects, and recent funding rounds.
Yes, a demat account is required to hold unlisted shares. The shares are transferred to your demat account through off-market transactions.
Settlement typically takes 3-7 working days after the transaction is confirmed, depending on the company and transfer process.
Yes, you can sell unlisted shares through platforms like Investshare.in or when the company goes public through an IPO.
Unlisted share transactions are not directly regulated by SEBI like listed stocks, but companies must comply with Companies Act regulations.