Ashneer Grover is an Indian entrepreneur, investor, and media personality, best known as the co-founder and former Managing Director of BharatPe. He rose to wider fame as a judge on Shark Tank India, where his outspoken style made him one of the most talked-about panelists.
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Born on 1982-06-14 in Delhi, India, Ashneer Grover pursued his education at IIT Delhi (B.Tech in Civil Engineering) and later completed his MBA in Finance from IIM Ahmedabad. He began his career with Kotak Investment Banking and later worked with American Express, Grofers, and PC Jeweller before co-founding BharatPe in 2018. Under his leadership, BharatPe became one of India’s fastest-growing fintech companies, revolutionizing digital payments for merchants.
Grover’s journey has been marked by both success and controversy. His candid personality on Shark Tank India earned him a massive following, while his exit from BharatPe in 2022 after disputes with the board drew significant media attention. Despite setbacks, he continues to be active as an investor and mentor in India’s startup ecosystem. Married to Madhuri Jain Grover, he balances his entrepreneurial ventures with family life, raising two children.