The likes of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni have fascinated the Indian consumer for more than a decade now. Besides being a well-known cricketer, Virat Kohli also has the highest number of brands under his wing. But did you know that he has also invested in some Indian startups since his rise to fame?
A fashion startup with a funding of Rs. 19.3 crores, Sportsbiz has grown to include more than 40,000 shares. Kohli was an investor after the company was initially funded by cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
This insurance company was founded by Kamlesh Goyal and this insurance startup now has the backing of Virat Kohli. In the first two rounds, the company managed to raise Rs. 990 crores. Kohli invested Rs. 2.2 crores in the firm.
For corporate workers, Chisel offers a great deal into fitness and is based out of Bangalore. Virat Kohli, along with Chisel, wants to create his own chain of fitness centers.
Based in London, this social media startup got into the purview of Virat Kohli at the age of 25. For his fans, this startup was a beneficial outcome that influenced him and others to create a personal brand, and how!
With an investment in 2019, Virat Kohli went ahead with Galactus Funware Technology Pvt Ltd., with debentures worth Rs. 33.24 lakhs. He has a 10-year contract with the company.
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