Probo, the fast-growing opinion trading platform with over 34 million users, has appointed Shimal Kapoor as its new Head of Policy. This move comes at a time when India’s online gaming space, especially skill-based formats, is facing greater attention from regulators.
Probo’s decision to bring Kapoor on board shows its aim to actively engage with policymakers, especially as authorities across India look to define laws around real-money gaming, taxation, and user protection. With this step, Probo is gearing up to play a larger role in shaping the policy landscape that governs its unique model.
Kapoor Brings Experience
Shimal Kapoor has held senior policy and legal roles at Meta, the World Bank Group, and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas. She holds a law degree from the National Law School of India University and a master’s in public policy from Harvard Kennedy School. Her deep experience working across legal and digital policy frameworks makes her a key asset for a platform navigating India’s regulatory evolution.
India’s skill-based gaming sector is at an inflection point, driving both digital innovation and economic value. Probo has become a top choice for opinion trading, and I’m excited to help deepen stakeholder ties and strengthen its position.
Shimal Kapoor, Head of Policy, Probo
In her statement, Kapoor said, “India’s skill-based gaming sector is at an inflection point, driving both digital innovation and economic value. Probo has become a top choice for opinion trading, and I’m excited to help deepen stakeholder ties and strengthen its position.”
About Probo
Launched in 2021, Probo lets users trade opinions on real-world events in sports, politics, and entertainment. Unlike gambling, the platform positions itself as skill-based, where users make decisions based on logic, trends, and data. This model, however, is now under increasing government watch, particularly by the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Co-founder Ashish Garg described Kapoor’s hiring as strategic, noting her strength in handling regulatory issues and building institutional trust. “Her experience is exactly what Probo needs as we enter a new growth phase,” he said.
Probo is supported by top investors such as Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, and Fundamentum, the VC fund co-founded by Nandan Nilekani. With Kapoor onboard, Probo aims to further establish itself as a credible and responsible leader in India’s dynamic online gaming landscape.
