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| Full name | Anupam Mittal |
| DOB | 23 December 1974 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai |
| Age | 48 years |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Tech/ Brand Investor, Film Producer |
| Years active | Since 1996 |
| Known for | Shaadi.com, Makaan.com |
| Company Type | Private |
| Designation | Founder & CEO |
| Television | Shark Tank India |
| Marital status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 4 July 2023 |
| Venue of marriage | Rajasthan |
| Spouse | Aanchal Kumar |
| Child | Alyssa Mittal (daughter) |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Maharashtra |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Marwadi |
| Mother | Bhagwati Devi Mittal |
| Father | Gopal Krishna Mittal |
| No. of Siblings | Two |
| Height | 5′ 7″ Feet |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Food | Non – vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing, Travelling, Boxing |
Who Is Anupam Mittal?
Anupam Mittal, born on 23 December 1974, is an Indian entrepreneur, business executive, and investor. He founded People Group and serves as its CEO. He is best known for founding Shaadi.com, India’s top matchmaking platform. Additionally, he has appeared as a prominent investor on Shark Tank Season 1 and 2, investing in more than 60 companies. He co-founded and chaired the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) from 2006 to 2007 and currently serves on its Governing Council. He has also acted in and produced Bollywood films like 99 and Flavors. Anupam Mittal has been recognized with the Karmaveer Chakra Award.
Early Life and Education
Anupam Mittal was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a Marwadi family. He attended school in Delhi and went on to graduate from Boston College in Massachusetts. After completing his graduation, he joined the software company MicroStrategy in Washington, DC as a product manager. He worked there for 4 years and had a successful career in the industry.
Career Details
After personally meeting a matrimonial consultant, Mittal got an idea and launched Sagai.com in 1997, which later became Shaadi.com, a popular online matrimonial portal in India. Building on this success, he also founded Mauj Mobile, India’s first Mobile Gaming company, and Makaan.com, one of the country’s largest property marketplaces. Mittal served as the Chairperson of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) from 2006 to 2007.
Startups and Investments
Anupam Mittal made early investments in Ola, one of India’s largest mobility start-ups. In addition to that, he has been an angel investor in more than 250 startups, including companies in clean technology, consumer internet, mobile, healthcare, and SaaS sectors. Some notable investments include Rupeek, Agnikul, Animall, Interactive Avenues, Big Basket, Rapido, and WhatFix.
Shaadi.Com
Shaadi.com, originally known as Sagaai.com, was founded by Anupam Mittal in 1997. Mittal changed the name to Shaadi.com in 1999 for better marketability. Initially, the platform gained popularity among non-resident Indians due to limited internet adoption and conservative attitudes toward online matchmaking. Despite early challenges, Shaadi.com achieved success as internet usage increased. By 2008, it became the leading matrimonial website for Asians worldwide, with over 20 million users by 2011. Apart from online matchmaking, Shaadi.com operates Shaadi Centres and has collaborated with StarPlus for a marriage-based reality TV show. They also launched initiatives like Angry Brides and Shaadi Cares. In 2016, Shaadi.com acquired Thrill Group, which included dating products like Frivil and Fropper. In 2007, Shaadi.com was recognized by Business Today as one of India’s top ten marketers. It was also chosen as the Best Hindu Matrimonial Website in About.com’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. In 2012, Shaadi.com received a silver award in the Best Use of E-commerce category at the Indian Digital Media Awards. Additionally, their social initiative, Angry Brides, won a silver award in the Social Media category at the 2013 Indian Digital Media Awards for its impactful campaign on social causes.
Makaan.com
Makaan.com, which was previously owned by Anupam Mittal’s People Group, became a part of Elara Technologies PVT Limited in April 2015. Elara Technologies PVT Limited, based in Singapore, also owns Proptiger.com. The acquisition was aimed at enhancing the services provided by Makaan.com. Elara Technologies PVT Limited is a digital real estate marketing and transaction service provider, with major investors including SAIF Partners, Accel Partners, and Horizons Ventures. In 2014, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp acquired a 25% stake in Elara.
Mauj Mobile
Mauj Mobile is a mobile media company that specializes in premium content marketplaces. They have two main verticals: entertainment and edutainment. In the entertainment vertical, Mauj operates Mobango, which is a large app store with free apps, games, and videos. In the edutainment vertical, Mauj operates Appystore.in, a marketplace for the best apps, games, videos, and worksheets for kids up to 6 years old. Mauj Mobile has received recognition and awards for its innovation, including the European Red Herring and mBillionth Awards.
Shark Tank
Anupam Mittal appeared as a “Shark” on the reality show Shark Tank during Seasons 1 and 2, which aired on SonyLiv. In Season 1, he invested a total of ₹54,000,000 (US$680,000) crore in 24 businesses. In Season 2, Mittal invested nearly ₹80,500,000 (US$1.0 million) crore in various companies.
Films and Entertainment
Mittal has been involved in the Bollywood film industry as an actor and producer. He acted in and produced movies like 99 and Flavors, which was directed by his close friend Raj & DK. Additionally, Mittal appeared on Seasons 1 and 2 of the business reality show Shark Tank in India, which aired on SonyLiv. He also made appearances on other television, and OTT shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, and The Kapil Sharma Show as part of the promotions for Shark Tank.
Net Worth
Anupam Mittal, an Indian entrepreneur, and investor, has accumulated a net worth of $23 million (Rs. 185 crores) in 2023. He is widely recognized in the Indian startup community and has made investments in over 200 companies
Interesting Facts About Him
Anupam Mittal gained popularity when he became a shark (investor) on the business reality show. It was the Shark Tank India Season 1. He earns an estimated salary of 7-8 lakhs per episode. Besides being a shark, he is also an angel investor who has invested in over 200 companies. He actively engages with his followers on social media, with 342K followers on Instagram and 61.2K followers on Twitter. He is often seen promoting luxury and branded products, such as the Lamborghini Huracan, on his Instagram account. Additionally, he has been recognized as one of the top 25 frequently searched people in the Week Magazine.
Awards and Accolades
Anupam Mittal has received several awards and recognitions throughout his career. In 2011, he was honored with the Most Innovative Company in India award by Fast Company. It is a renowned US Business Publication. He also received the Karmaveer Chakra Award in the category of Entrepreneurs for Social Change. Business Standard recognized him as the top angel investor in 2014 and 2015 for his investments in 25 and 34 start-ups, respectively. Forbes listed him as one of the 8 Most Prominent Angel Investors in India in 2016. In 2020, he was recognized as an Outstanding Serial Entrepreneur and Angel Investor by TiE. Additionally, he has been ranked among the 50 Most Powerful People in India by the business weekly, The Week.
