Gurugram, Haryana, India, June 2025 – Probo, India’s leading opinion trading platform, has announced the appointment of Shimal Kapoor as its Head of Policy. In this role, Shimal will closely work with government bodies and policy makers, as India defines the policy framework for its emerging skill-based gaming sector. The strategic hire reinforces Probo’s commitment to shaping constructive regulation for this sector as the platform scales to serve over 34 million users.
Shimal brings a breadth of experience spanning Meta, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, World Bank Group, and other reputed organizations. Her expertise in public policy and stakeholder engagement will be instrumental in the evolving skill-based gaming ecosystem and reinforcing Probo’s position as a market leader.
Welcoming Shimal, Mr. Ashish Garg, Co-founder of Probo, said, “We are happy to welcome Shimal to the Probo family. Her diverse experience of tackling regulatory challenges with agility, and strengthening brand reputation makes her a perfect fit for our growth trajectory and vision. Her leadership will play a key role as we push forward with innovation and growth.”
Speaking on her appointment, Shimal shared, “India’s skill-based gaming sector is at an inflection point, driving both digital innovation and economic value. Probo has quickly become the top choice for opinion trading, and I am excited to bring my experience to the table, helping deepen Probo’s connections with stakeholders, and cement its position as one of the leading players in the market.”
Shimal has spearheaded multiple strategic initiatives throughout her professional journey. She holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and obtained her law degree from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.
Probo is India’s leading opinion trading platform that empowers individuals to express their data-backed insights on real-world events and earn rewards. With a mission to make knowledge and skills more participative and rewarding, Probo allows users to trade on topics spanning sports, current affairs, economics, entertainment, and more — all in real-time. The platform operates with a commitment to transparency, responsible engagement, and user empowerment, aiming to redefine how Indians interact with information and predictions. Headquartered in Gurugram, Probo is backed by prominent investors – Sequoia Capital, Elevation Capital and Fundamentum. Facilitating trades of over 34 million Indians, Probo continues to scale rapidly with a focus on building a new category of knowledge-based participation.
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