Isn’t it true that Bollywood celebrities are always in the spotlight? It’s not just their acting that gets them in the news. Apart from that, how many of us are aware that making investments, particularly in startups, is a frequent habit among many Bollywood celebrities?
Do you want to learn more? Continue reading to discover about some of Bollywood’s startup investments in industries such as healthcare, sports, cosmetics, and technology.
1. Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is not just one of Bollywood’s most popular performers, but she is also a pioneer in the field of startup funding. Drums Food International, the parent company of flavored Greek yogurt brand Epigamia; Bengaluru-based space tech startup Bellatrix Aerospace; learning and community edtech platform FrontRow; digital pet care platform Supertails.com; and electric vehicle startup BluSmart are among her investments, according to reports.
2. Shilpa Shetty Kundra
Shilpa Shetty, the yoga queen, is said to have invested about 1.6 crores in the babycare business MamaEarth in 2018. It is Asia’s first brand to be certified as “MADE SAFE.” The brand ensures that only the best ingredients are used, all of which are ISO, GMP, and Non-GMO certified. Shilpa has launched Simple Soulful, a holistic wellness and health app created by professionals in Yoga, Exercise, Immunity, and Diet Programs.
3. Ayushmann Khurrana
When it comes to Bollywood celebs, Ayushmann Khurrana has become a household name in recent years. He apparently made his first investment a couple of years ago in 2019, adding another feather to his cap.
He started off as only the face of the business The Man Company, but he later became an investor when he invested in Helios Lifestyle Private Limited, the company behind this men’s luxury grooming goods line.
4. Alia Bhatt
This young actress is often in the headlines for one reason or another, and she is unquestionably one of the most well-known Bollywood celebs in recent years. She has progressed in her acting career and has also become an investor, purchasing a stake in the fashion firm Style Cracker and investing in the fashion and beauty brand Nykaa, which recently went public.