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How PreStocks Works

An end-to-end look at how buying and selling unlisted and pre-IPO shares works on PreStocks — from finding a company to holding shares in your own demat account.

1. DISCOVER

Discover Unlisted & Pre-IPO Shares

Browse companies by sector and check indicative pricing, valuation, and IPO status on the companies directory.

2. RESEARCH

Research the Company

Each company page covers business overview, financial performance, key investors, and IPO status — read this before deciding how much to allocate. See how to research a pre-IPO company.

3. KYC

Complete KYC

Verification covers PAN, Aadhaar, and your Demat Client Master Report (CML) — required before any order can be placed, in line with standard KYC regulations.

4. ORDER

Place Your Order

Choose your quantity for a company with available seller inventory. Orders are subject to seller availability and minimum lot-size terms for that company.

5. SETTLEMENT

Payment & Settlement

Your payment is held in an independent bank escrow account and is released to the seller only once your share transfer is confirmed — it is never paid out upfront.

6. TRANSFER

Demat Transfer

Shares move via an off-market DIS/e-DIS transfer directly into your own CDSL or NSDL demat account — the same account you use for listed shares.

7. TRACK

Track Your Investment

Once shares are credited, they show in your demat holdings statement like any other security. Company pages are updated as new pricing and status information becomes available.

8. EXIT

Selling / Exit Process

To exit before a company lists, you list your shares for sale and, once a buyer is found, transfer them off-market via DIS the same way a purchase is settled. Exiting depends on finding a buyer — there is no guaranteed daily liquidity the way there is for listed shares.

9. RISKS

Important Risks and Considerations

Unlisted and pre-IPO shares are illiquid, valuations can move in either direction, and IPO timelines can shift or be cancelled. See our Risk Disclosure before investing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an order take to settle on PreStocks?

Once payment is confirmed and the seller's demat transfer instruction is verified, shares are typically credited to your demat account within T+1 to T+2 working days.

Is my payment protected while an order is in progress?

Yes. Buyer funds are held in an independent bank escrow account and are released to the seller only after your share transfer is confirmed.

Can I sell unlisted shares I already hold through PreStocks?

Yes, sellers can list shares on PreStocks and transfer them off-market via DIS/e-DIS to the buyer's demat account once a sale is confirmed.

What if my order can't be completed?

If a transaction cannot be completed within the standard settlement window, escrowed funds are returned to the buyer's source bank account. See our Risk Disclosure for full terms.

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