Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins Groww as investor, adviser

The funding round also saw participation from investors like Alkeon, Lone Pine Capital and Steadfast.

Tiger Global-backed Groww on Saturday said Microsoft chief executive officer Satya Nadella has joined the company as an investor and advisor.

"Groww gets one of the world's best CEOs as an investor and advisor. Thrilled to have @satyanadella join us in our mission to make financial services accessible in India," Groww's co-founder and CEO Lalit Keshre tweeted.

However, he didn't disclose the financial details of the investment.