Know Everything About Anupam Mittal In 2025
Mar 16, 2025, 14:16 IST
He is one of the entrepreneurs from India and is an investor and a former actor. He is also known as a business executive. He is popularly known as the founder of the matrimonial website Shaadi.com and also as the founder of real estate platform Makaan.com and the newly launched short video application Mauj. He also has his media company Mobango. His fame soared up after joining Shark Tank India as one of the key investors, where he became known for his endorsements and mentorships to up-and-coming entrepreneurs. He keeps actively motivating budding startups-he has often said that 2020 to 2030 will be the "Golden Period" for entrepreneurship.
Born on December 23, 1971, in Mumbai, India, Anupam Mittal is said to be born into a business family of Gopal and Bhagwati Mittal. He further studied in the United States and earned an MBA in Operations and Strategic Management from Boston College in 1994.
Career
Mittal started his career working as a product manager at MicroStrategy, a data analytics company, in 1998. By the time he was in his early 20s, he was already a multimillionaire, with his company's valuation reaching $40 million, besides owning a roaring Ferrari. However, he returned because of the significant losses incurred when the dot-com bubble burst.
He started his company Sagaai.com in 1997, which was subsequently renamed Shaadi.com in 2001 when he bought the domain at $25,000. The site was initially orientated toward Indian Non-Resident Indians but gradually expanded as internet penetration across India increased. Under his able stewardship, Shaadi.com soared to the top of popular behemoths like household names and facilitated thousands of marriages.
He moved out of this office in 2015 to pursue other ventures, but his entrepreneurship acumen brought him back to the department as CEO in 2016, focusing again on innovation and growth. His expertise and experience in net-based enterprises positioned him most favourably as an Indian tech major.
Investments & Shark Tank India
Anupam Mittal is a prolific angel investor, having backed over 200 startups, including Ola Cabs, Druva, Pretty Secrets, TaxSpanner, BigBasket, Ketto, and FarEye. He was the first investor in Ola Cabs, initially investing ₹1.5 million, later increasing his stake to 2% equity.
As a key investor on Shark Tank India, he has funded 24 startups, such as Heart Up My Sleeves, Skippi Pops, Bamboo India, and The Sass Bar. His investing philosophy emphasizes strategic decision-making, although he admitted making some deals out of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).
Bollywood & Public Speaking
Mittal has dabbled in Bollywood, producing films like Flavors (2003) and 99 (2009) and appearing in a promotional short film, Anupam Ki Shaadi (2022). He is also an active public speaker, often sharing insights on entrepreneurship, funding, and startup growth.
Recognition & Achievements
Anupam Mittal has received numerous accolades, including the Karmaveer Puraskaar and recognition in BusinessWeek’s list of 50 Most Powerful People in India. He is a board member of various startups and continues to inspire young entrepreneurs.
Born on December 23, 1971, in Mumbai, India, Anupam Mittal is said to be born into a business family of Gopal and Bhagwati Mittal. He further studied in the United States and earned an MBA in Operations and Strategic Management from Boston College in 1994.
Career
Mittal started his career working as a product manager at MicroStrategy, a data analytics company, in 1998. By the time he was in his early 20s, he was already a multimillionaire, with his company's valuation reaching $40 million, besides owning a roaring Ferrari. However, he returned because of the significant losses incurred when the dot-com bubble burst.
He started his company Sagaai.com in 1997, which was subsequently renamed Shaadi.com in 2001 when he bought the domain at $25,000. The site was initially orientated toward Indian Non-Resident Indians but gradually expanded as internet penetration across India increased. Under his able stewardship, Shaadi.com soared to the top of popular behemoths like household names and facilitated thousands of marriages.
He moved out of this office in 2015 to pursue other ventures, but his entrepreneurship acumen brought him back to the department as CEO in 2016, focusing again on innovation and growth. His expertise and experience in net-based enterprises positioned him most favourably as an Indian tech major.
Investments & Shark Tank India
Anupam Mittal is a prolific angel investor, having backed over 200 startups, including Ola Cabs, Druva, Pretty Secrets, TaxSpanner, BigBasket, Ketto, and FarEye. He was the first investor in Ola Cabs, initially investing ₹1.5 million, later increasing his stake to 2% equity.
As a key investor on Shark Tank India, he has funded 24 startups, such as Heart Up My Sleeves, Skippi Pops, Bamboo India, and The Sass Bar. His investing philosophy emphasizes strategic decision-making, although he admitted making some deals out of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).
Bollywood & Public Speaking
Mittal has dabbled in Bollywood, producing films like Flavors (2003) and 99 (2009) and appearing in a promotional short film, Anupam Ki Shaadi (2022). He is also an active public speaker, often sharing insights on entrepreneurship, funding, and startup growth.
Recognition & Achievements
Anupam Mittal has received numerous accolades, including the Karmaveer Puraskaar and recognition in BusinessWeek’s list of 50 Most Powerful People in India. He is a board member of various startups and continues to inspire young entrepreneurs.
