Ashneer Grover

About

Date of Birth14th June 1982
PlaceDelhi, India
EducationBTech Degree in Civil Engineering from IIT, Delhi. MBA from IIM, Ahmedabad.
SpouseMadhuri Jain Grover
Net Worth$108 million (approximately ₹900 crore)

Background

Ashneer Grover was born on 14th June 1982 in a Punjabi family in Delhi. His father was a CA and mother was an educator. Ashneer Grover is married to Madhuri Jain. Abhi and Mannat are the names given to their Children.

Career

Ashneer began his career with prestigious companies like American Express and Kotak Investment Banking, where he acquired useful knowledge in business strategy and finance. Because of his entrepreneurial enthusiasm, he co-founded BharatPe in 2018, a platform that became a major participant in India’s fintech industry and offered small companies cutting-edge payment solutions.

He is a businessman and entrepreneur from India. Along with Shaswat Nakrani and Bhavik Koladiya, he co-founded the fintech business BharatPe in 2018 and served as its managing director (MD). In season 1 of Shark Tank India, a business reality show on Sony TV, he served as both an investor and a judge.

Apart from business Ashneer is also an author, wrote the book ‘Doglapan: The Hard Truth about Life and Start-ups’, where he shares insights into his entrepreneurial campaign and life lessons. His story continues to encourage many aspiring entrepreneurs / To-be entrepreneurs across India.

Profession

With almost 55 investments in businesses in the finance, health tech and auto tech sectors, he is an active investor. Major investments include those made in Ribbit and Vinny Pujji’s fund earlier, as well as Rupifi and YAP hence 2020. In addition, Ashneer has made investments in startups such as IndiaGold, Meddo, Nazara and BIRA.

He was well-liked on Shark Tank India because of his vivacious personality and astute business sense, where he invested in and coached a number of aspiring business owners. Despite obstacles, like as his well-publicized departure from BharatPe, Ashneer is still a prominent presence in the startup scene, respected for his persistence and unvarnished views.

Appearance

  • The business reality show Shark Tank India Season 1 had Ashneer Grover as one of its main investors/judges.
  • He and other judges from Shark Tank India appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati with Amitabh Bachchan in 2021.
  • He was a guest on The Kapil Sharma Show along with other judges of Shark Tank India in 2022.
  • He has appeared in podcasts, panel discussions, corporate interviews, and colleges frequently discussing business tactics, entrepreneurship, and his experiences.
  • In 2024, he appeared as a guest on Big Boss season18 and was criticized by host Salman Khan for making false claims about their collaboration.

Road to Success

Ashneer Grover’s rise from a middle-class background to prominence as a venture capitalist and entrepreneur is evidence of his tenacity, foresight, and spirit of entrepreneurship. Here’s a closer look at the significant turning points in his career:

  • Academic Foundation
  • Corporate Beginnings
  • Transition to Startups
  • Founding BharatPe
  • Shark Tank India
  • Challenges and Resilience
  • Authorship
  • Legacy and Inspiration
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