About
| Date of Birth | 12 November 1976 |
| Place | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Education | IIT Delhi |
| Spouse | Pihu Jain |
| Net Worth | $365 million (approximately ₹2980 crore) |
Background
Born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on November 12, 1976, Amit Jain is a well-known Indian businessman and co-founder of CarDekho, a top online vehicle buying and selling website. Early on, he attended St. Xavier’s Senior Secondary School in Jaipur, then obtained a B. Tech degree from IIT Delhi. Amit started his career in 1999 at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) then spent almost seven years working for Trilogy, a global company. He is a software developer. Returning to Jaipur in 2006 to help his family, he also started GirnarSoft, an IT outsourcing business, with his brother Anurag Jain. Attending the Auto Expo in New Delhi, where they saw the demand for a complete automotive information platform, CarDekho was inspired in 2008. Under Amit’s direction, CarDekho added platforms including BikeDekho and InsuranceDekho, attained unicorn status with a valuation of $1.2 billion in 2021, and grew overseas. Amit became even more well-known as a “shark” in the second Shark Tank India season in 2022.
Career:
Starting his career in 1999, Amit Jain worked at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a Software Engineer. Later, he started working for over seven years at Trilogy, a U.S.-based international tech corporation, where he developed great technological and innovative skills. Returning to Jaipur in 2006, he helped his family following the illness of his father. Along with his brother Anurag Jain, he co-founded GirnarSoft, an IT outsourcing business housed in their garage. Inspired by their trip to the Auto Expo in New Delhi, he started CarDekho in 2008 and had a career turning point. CarDekho developed under Amit’s direction into a top platform for buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts, branching out into adjacent businesses including BikeDekho, InsuranceDekho, and CollegeDekho. With a worth of $1.2 billion and broad operations across Southeast Asia, CarDekho attained unicorn status in 2021.
Appearance:
- The business reality show Shark Tank India Season 2 had Amit Jain as one of its main investors/judges. He took Ashneer Grover’s spot on the program and offered panelists entrepreneurial knowledge.
- He highlights his entrepreneurial journey, family moments, and key achievements on Instagram.
Profession:
Successful entrepreneur Amit Jain serves as CEO and co-founder of CarDekho, one of the top car-buying and selling websites in India. Starting his career in the computer sector as a Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and then at Trilogy, where he developed his technological and managerial talents, along with his brother Anurag Jain, he entered the business world in 2006 with GirnarSoft, an IT outsourcing company. Later on, he moved into the automobile industry and started CarDekho in 2008 to close the information and service gap in vehicle purchase. CarDekho has developed under his direction into a billion-dollar company, spreading into allied businesses such BikeDekho and InsuranceDekho and growing abroad.
Road to Success:
Starting as a Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and then acquiring insightful experience at Trilogy, a U.S.-based software company, Amit Jain’s path to success started with a strong basis in technology. He went back to Jaipur in 2006 because of family events and co-founded GirnarSoft in his garage with his brother Anurag Jain. A turning point came in 2008 when they discovered a dearth of thorough car-buying information after visiting the Auto Expo in New Delhi. This motivated the start of CarDekho, which developed into a top vehicle selling and buying platform. Amit guided CarDekho to unicorn status in 2021 by means of unrelenting innovation, strategic diversification into platforms like BikeDekho and InsuranceDekho, and worldwide development. His achievement was underlined even more when he signed on Shark Tank India Season 2 and became well-known in the entrepreneurial scene.
Early Career and Education:
- finished early at St. Xavier’s Senior Secondary School in Jaipur.
- obtained from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi a Bachelor of Technology (BTech).
- began his career at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a software engineer.
- GirnarSoft was co-founded in 2006 as an IT outsourcing business.
- Started CarDekho in 2008 to fill up the void in thorough car-buying knowledge.
- Developed CarDekho into allied websites including CollegeDekho, InsuranceDekho, and BikeDekho.
- CarDekho reached unicorn level in 2021 with a $1.2 billion valuation.
- Started as a panelist (shark) on Shark Tank India Season 2 in 2022 providing investment and mentoring for startups.
Investment in Shark Tank India Season 2
| Sr. No. | Brand | Idea |
| 1. | Inside FPV | FPV Drones |
| 2. | Angrakhaa | Size Inclusive Clothing |
| 3. | MOPP Foods | Food |
| 4. | Dobiee | Candy Manufacturer |
| 5. | P-Flow | Medical Device |
| 6. | Ekatra | Sustainable artisinal brand for stationaries and lifestyle products |
| 7. | Licksters | Popsicles |
| 8. | ScrapUncle | Scrap Recycling |
| 9. | Unstop | Career Building |
| 10. | Cakelicious | Flavorful cakes |
| 11. | Hornback | Foldable cycle |
| 12. | Nawgati | An online ecosystem for fuel |
| 13. | Gladful | Family-friendly protein |
| 14. | Pharmallama | A smart medicine box |
| 15. | Funngro | A platform that helps teenagers earn |
| 16. | Aadvik Foods | Goat and Camel milk products |
| 17. | Forever Modest | Modest clothes |
| 18. | Sahayatha | A solution for mobility impaired |
| 19. | Maisha | Trendsetting Bags |
| 20. | Nish Hair | Hair extensions for women |
Investment in Shark Tank India Season 3
| Sr. No. | Brand | Idea |
| 1. | Refit | Refurbished Phones brand |
| 2. | Aroleap | Smart Home Gym |
| 3. | Candid Men | Fashion Rental Platform for Men |
| 4. | Model Verse | Advance AI based Image Model Wrapper |
| 5. | MEPACK | Custom Gym Subscription |
| 6. | Littlebox | Fast fashion D2C brand |
| 7. | Crème Castle | Customized Cakes and bakery products |
| 8. | Namakwali | Organic Spices |
| 9. | A Toddler Thing | Baby Clothing and Essentials |
| 10. | SPEC OPS | Tactical clothing for Military |