Isn’t it true that Bollywood celebs are always in the spotlight? It’s not simply 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 practice among many Bollywood celebrities?
Do you want to learn more? Continue reading to discover about some of Bollywood’s startup investments in industries like healthcare, sports, cosmetics, and technology.
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.
Almost everyone is aware of Jacqueline’s passion for exercise. In accordance with this, she invested in Rakyan Beverages, a Mumbai-based start-up that distributes juices under the Raw Pressery brand. It’s also the first firm in India to acquire a unique HPP (high-pressure processing) technology, which extends product shelf life while preserving natural product nutrition.
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 crown. He started off as only the face of the business The Man Company, but he subsequently became an investor when he invested in Helios Lifestyle Private Limited, the company behind this men’s luxury grooming goods line.
Katrina is without a doubt one of Bollywood’s highest-paid actresses. In the last few years, she has not only established her own makeup line, Kay Beauty, but she has also invested in Nykaa, a fashion and beauty company that recently went public through an IPO.
