Dream Sports—the parent firm of Dream11—has shifted its focus and entered the fintech space with its new app, Dream Money. This move came as a direct response to the Promotion & Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which has placed a sweeping ban on real money gaming.
What Is Dream Money?
The Dream Money app is now available for download on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and has already crossed 50,000 downloads since its latest update on August 18. Dream Money helps users invest in digital gold and fixed deposits, with Augmont as its digital gold partner. The app also provides smart tools to keep track of expenses, mutual funds, and stocks, offering an easy way for users to manage different parts of their finances within one platform.
Recently,Dream11 has announced the complete suspension of all paid contests and has shifted to a free-to-play social gaming model. Dream11, which began its journey 18 years ago as a sports tech startup, has now grown into the world’s largest fantasy sports platform.
In its official statement, the company emphasized its commitment to operating within the law and expressed hope that progressive regulations could have been a better path forward. Despite the regulatory change, Dream Sports noted its wider sports tech portfolio with brands like FanCode, DreamSetGo, Dream Game Studios, and its Dream Sports Foundation, each focused on supporting India’s ambition to become a global sporting superpower.
Why This Move Matters
The launch of Dream Money comes at a time when several big names in real money gaming—such as Rummy Circle, A23, PokerBaazi, MPL, and WinZO—have halted paid games and contests following the ban. Instead of focusing solely on gaming, Dream Sports is venturing into the world of fintech, capitalizing on its existing reach and reputation to offer digital investment options.
Dream Money allows users to start investing with small amounts—like beginning a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) with as little as ₹10 per day or month. Fixed deposits are flexible, starting from ₹1,000, and don’t require a bank account. Expense tracking features are powered by AI, thanks to SEBI-registered adviser Sigfyn, and FD products come in partnership with Upswing, Suryoday Small Finance Bank, Shivalik Small Finance Bank, and Shriram Finance.
Who Is Behind Dream Sports?
Dream Sports was founded in 2008 by Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth. The company has grown steadily, with support from top investors like Tiger Global, ChrysCapital, Multiples, and TCV. Dream Sports was last valued at $8 billion in 2021 and has created a dynamic ecosystem beyond gaming with brands such as Dream11, FanCode, DreamSetGo, Dream Game Studios, and the Dream Sports Foundation.
Adapting to New Rules, Exploring New Frontiers
As real money gaming faces stricter regulations in India, Dream Sports’ pivot towards fintech seems both timely and strategic. By entering the investment tech space and offering diverse financial products, Dream Sports is aiming to stay relevant in the changing market and provide its users with new ways to build wealth.
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