Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
Latest News about Kunal Bahl
14/02/2026
Kunal Bahl spoke at the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026 about the long-term role of new-age companies in India’s economy. He said that over the next decade, new-age businesses should account for a meaningful share of India’s market capitalization and emphasized their importance to the country’s growth story.
07/03/2025
Kunal Bahl publicly argued that Indian startups should incorporate in India instead of foreign jurisdictions such as Singapore or the United States. He said the old assumption that overseas incorporation makes fundraising and exits easier is outdated, and that domestic incorporation is now more practical for Indian founders.
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Bio/Wiki
| Kunal Bahl is an Indian technology entrepreneur and investor. | |
| He is best known as the co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital. | |
| He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of Snapdeal, one of India's leading e-commerce platforms. | |
| He is also the co-founder of Titan Capital, a venture capital firm investing in successful brands like Ola Cabs and Urban Company. | |
| He serves as a judge on Shark Tank India. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, New Delhi | High School |
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| University of Pennsylvania - Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology (2006) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Business |
| The Wharton School (Pennsylvania) | Bachelor's degree in Business (part of MVP program) |
| School of Engineering and Applied Science (Pennsylvania) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering (part of MVP program) |
Personal Life
| Kunal Bahl lost his father, Rasiklal Meswani, when he was 14 years old. | |
| He married Yashna Bahl in 2012 after dating her for a short period. | |
| He is the promoter of Unicommerce, a SaaS company for e-commerce inventory management. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Kunal Bahl dated his wife for a little while before they got married. |
| Marriage Date | 2012 |
Family
| Father | Rasiklal Meswani (Deceased) (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Nmae |
| Siblings | Nikhil Bahl and Viraj Bahl (Businessman) |
| Spouse | Yashna Bahl (Owned a confectionary business) |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/1kunalbahl/ | |
| https://x.com/1kunalbahl | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunalbahl |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kunal Bahl is an Indian businessman and investor known for 'Snapdeal' and 'Titan Capital.' | |
| 2. His father passed away when he was 14; his brother Viraj founded VRB Consumer. | |
| 3. Kunal faced visa rejection but shared his story on LinkedIn and received investments for his Indian company. | |
| 4. He and Rohit Bansal founded Jasper Infotech in 2007, selling discount coupons. | |
| 5. In 2009, they faced financial struggles and used personal funds to pay salaries. | |
| 6. 'Snapdeal' was launched in 2010, initially for discount coupons before becoming a marketplace in 2011. | |
| 7. In 2014, Kunal was recognized in ET Top 50 Entrepreneurs and Fortune 40 under 40 lists. | |
| 8. 'Titan Capital' was founded in 2015, investing in successful brands like Ola Cabs and Urban Company. | |
| 9. Kunal joined the board of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations in 2015. | |
| 10. In 2019, he became a member of the Nasscom Executive Committee. | |
| 11. Kunal is an independent director at Piramal Enterprises Limited and Investcorp India Acquisition Corp. | |
| 12. He became chairman of CII's E-Commerce Committee in 2020. | |
| 13. In 2022, he and Rohit Bansal created 'AceVector Group' with Snapdeal and other companies. | |
| 14. Kunal has invested in over 100 tech companies globally in various fields. | |
| 15. He was appointed to the National Startup Advisory Council to develop India's startup ecosystem. | |
| 16. He is the promoter of Unicommerce, a SaaS company for e-commerce inventory management, which had its IPO in 2024 and became one of the most highly subscribed IPOs of the year. | |
| 17. He serves as a judge on Shark Tank India. |