{
  "id": 13189827,
  "title": "OTPless Ropes In Ex-BharatPe Exec Geetanshu Singla As New CTO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/otpless-ropes-in-ex-bharatpe-exec-geetanshu-singla-as-new-cto",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T18:59:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Inc42",
    "slug": "inc42",
    "url": "https://inc42.com/buzz/otpless-ropes-in-ex-bharatpe-exec-geetanshu-singla-as-new-cto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Identity and access management firm OTPless has welcomed former BharatPe employee Geetanshu Singla as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Singla took over from Anubhav Mathur in January this year, nearly ten months after Mathur's departure. In a LinkedIn post, Singla expressed his excitement about joining the Bengaluru-based startup, stating that his experience at BharatPe makes his transition to OTPless feel like coming back home. Singla, who served as head of engineering at BharatPe, previously co-founded GenWise, a lifestyle app for senior citizens, alongside fellow BharatPe alumni Nehul Malhotra and Rajat Jain. However, GenWise was shut down in December 2025 after raising a $3.5 Mn seed round. Before OTPless, Singla worked as an engineering leader at Singapore-based wealthtech platform Syfe for about a year. The CTO appointment marks a significant reshuffle at OTPless, as recent changes include the departure of cofounder Bhavik Koladiya as CEO, with Satyam Nathani now holding the CEO position. Tanmay Sagar has been appointed COO, while Manas Poddar has been elevated to the role of chief business officer (CBO). Founded in 2021, OTPless provides authentication services to consumer internet companies through its SDKs and APIs, aiming to reduce reliance on OTPs, PINs, and passwords. The startup claims to have authenticated over 30 crore mobile users and is currently serving over 30 enterprises, including Meesho, Navi, PhysicsWallah, ShareChat, Shiprocket, and Zepto. With a valuation of over $36 Cr in annualized revenue, OTPless has raised over $6 Mn in funding from various investors, including Venture Highway, White Venture, FJ Labs, SIDBI, and Piper Serica. The Indian identity and access management market, where OTPless operates, is expected to reach a $1.7 Bn opportunity by 2030.",
  "summary": "Identity and access management startup OTPless has roped in former BharatPe executive Geetanshu Singla as its new chief technology officer…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}