Anupam Mittal (Indian Entrepreneur) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO of People Group
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	23/12/1971
Age	54 years
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Anupam Mittal

01/01/2025

Anupam Mittal continued his role as a prominent judge on 'Shark Tank India' for its third season, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television and streamed on SonyLIV. His expertise in evaluating startups across fintech, healthtech, and consumer tech sectors remained a key highlight of the show, reinforcing his status as a leading angel investor in India's startup ecosystem.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of People Group
Known For	Being one of the judges of the business reality show 'Shark Tank India' telecasted on Sony Entertainment channel in 2021

Physical Stats & More

Height	170 cm (5’ 7”)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	St. Xavier's College, Mumbai; Boston University, Massachusetts, United States
Educational Qualification	B.Tech; MBA in Operations and Strategic Management

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	04/07/2013 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Family

Wife	Aanchal Kumar (Model)
Children	Alyssa Mittal (Daughter)
Father	Gopal Krishna Mittal
Mother	Bhagwati Devi Mittal
Siblings	He has two sisters.

Career

Career Details	In 1998, started working as a product manager at MicroStrategy, a business intelligence software firm in Washington D.C. and held the position till 2002. Invested in the two Bollywood movies named Flavors (2003) and 99 (2009). Founded Shaadi.com (previously known as Sagaai.com) in 1997, which is an online matchmaking website. Founded and incorporated the mauj.com application on 12 May 2005, which provides content related to mobiles. Launched an online real estate portal in India named Makaan.com in 2007. Founder and former chairperson of the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). Active partner of OLA Cabs, invested Rs. 1 Crore and has a 2% share partnership. Board member of LetsVenture Online and Zepo. Works as an advisor at ShaadiSaga, Grip, and Kae Capital. Became one of the seven judges of the business reality show titled Shark Tank telecasted on the Sony Entertainment Channel in 2021. Produced the Bollywood films Flavors (2003) and 99 (2009). Co-founded the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in 2004 and served as its chairperson from 2006 to 2007. Became one of the seven judges of the business reality show titled Shark Tank India telecasted on the Sony Entertainment Channel in 2021. Co-chairman of H2 India (founded in 2018).
Notable Investments	OLA Rupeek Agnikul Animall Interactive Avenues BigBasket Mitigata-Smart Cyber Insurance Rapido WhatFix Druva FarEye NxtWave Quizzez Skippi Hair Originals Zillionaire Whatsup Wellness Dorabi Grid OS

Career Details

In 1998, started working as a product manager at MicroStrategy, a business intelligence software firm in Washington D.C. and held the position till 2002.
Invested in the two Bollywood movies named Flavors (2003) and 99 (2009).
Founded Shaadi.com (previously known as Sagaai.com) in 1997, which is an online matchmaking website.
Founded and incorporated the mauj.com application on 12 May 2005, which provides content related to mobiles.
Launched an online real estate portal in India named Makaan.com in 2007.
Founder and former chairperson of the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
Active partner of OLA Cabs, invested Rs. 1 Crore and has a 2% share partnership.
Board member of LetsVenture Online and Zepo. Works as an advisor at ShaadiSaga, Grip, and Kae Capital.
Became one of the seven judges of the business reality show titled Shark Tank telecasted on the Sony Entertainment Channel in 2021.
Produced the Bollywood films Flavors (2003) and 99 (2009).
Co-founded the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in 2004 and served as its chairperson from 2006 to 2007.
Became one of the seven judges of the business reality show titled Shark Tank India telecasted on the Sony Entertainment Channel in 2021.
Co-chairman of H2 India (founded in 2018).

Notable Investments

OLA
Rupeek
Agnikul
Animall
Interactive Avenues
BigBasket
Mitigata-Smart Cyber Insurance
Rapido
WhatFix
Druva
FarEye
NxtWave
Quizzez
Skippi
Hair Originals
Zillionaire
Whatsup Wellness
Dorabi
Grid OS

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/anupammittal.me/
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupammittal007/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anupam Mittal is both the founder and CEO of the People Group.
2. He appeared as a judge on the business reality show Shark Tank broadcasted on Sony Entertainment.
3. Anupam Mittal enjoys playing boxing during his free time.
4. He frequently promotes branded and luxury commercials on his Instagram account.
5. The Week magazine recognized Anupam Mittal among the top 25 most searched individuals.
6. Business Week included him in India's 50 Most Powerful People.
7. In 2012 and 2013, IMPACT Digital Power listed him among the top 100 Icons of India's Digital Ecosystem.
8. Anupam Mittal was honored as the Entrepreneur of the Year by IT People and recognized as one of the top 100 NRIs in North America.
9. He received the Karamveer Puraskar.
10. In 2007, Anupam Mittal began angel investing in small startups like Interactive Avenues and LittleEyelabs.
11. In 2011, Fast Company, a US business publication, presented Mittal with the prize for the most innovative company in India.
12. He has made donations to a number of nonprofits and charitable organizations, such as the Akshaya Patra Foundation and Teach for India.
13. He appeared as a judge on the business reality show Shark Tank India broadcasted on Sony Entertainment.

Anupam Mittal Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO of People Group Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India