Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/11/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
Latest News about Harsh Jain
Harsh Jain outlined Dream11’s next phase as a sports entertainment platform, saying the company would focus on watch-party style experiences. He said the aim was to build a global sports platform from India rather than remain centered on fantasy gaming alone.
Harsh Jain described Dream11’s move to Worli as a symbolic return to the company’s roots after the shutdown of real-money gaming operations. He reflected on Dream11’s 17-year journey from a small Lower Parel office and positioned the change as part of a broader business reset.
Harsh Jain said Dream11 was entering one of its toughest phases after India’s ban on real-money online gaming forced the company to shut down its money-based contests. He said the business would pivot toward free-to-play and ad-supported products while avoiding layoffs, and described plans to build a sports AI company from India for global markets.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Harsh Anand Kumar Jain |
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| Famous For | Being the co-founder and Culture Enforcement Officer (CEO) of the Indian fantasy sports platform Dream11 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sevenoaks High School, England (2001-2003) |
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Personal Life
| School | Sevenoaks High School, England (2001-2003) |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2013 |
Family
| Wife | Rachana Shah Jain | ||||
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| Children | Krish | ||||
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| Siblings | Neha Jain |
Career
| Dream11 | Co-founder and CEO (since 2008) |
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| Red Digital | Co-founder (2010-2013, acquired in 2013) |
| Gozoop | President |
| Dream Sports | Co-founder and CEO (Culture Enforcement Officer) |
| Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports | President (since 2017) |
| Jai Corp Limited | Marketing Manager (2007-2008) |
| Microsoft | Summer Intern (2006) |
| Internet and Mobile Association of India | Chairman |
Favourites
| Beverage | Coffee |
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| Travel Destination | Spain |
| Sport | Football |
| Football Team | Manchester United |
| IPL Team | Mumbai Indians |
Social Media
| https://x.com/harshjain85 | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshj22 | |
| X | https://x.com/harshjain85 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Harsh Jain was raised in a prosperous Mumbai family. | |
| 2. In 2007, Harsh was positioned as the 19th richest person in India on the Forbes list. | |
| 3. He became the President of the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports in 2017. | |
| 4. As of 2021, Jain's Dream11 platform boasts around 70 million registered users, with 10 million being paid users. | |
| 5. Dream11 is the flagship brand of Dream Sports, which has introduced several other brands. | |
| 6. Aside from his business ventures, Harsh finds pleasure in traveling, playing football, and bonding with his pet dogs. | |
| 7. He co-founded Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM), a not-for-profit organization focused on advancing the tech startup ecosystem of Mumbai. | |
| 8. He is actively involved in philanthropy through Dream Sports Foundation and Raksha Foundation, an NGO he set up with his wife to support animals and children in need. | |
| 9. In 2017, a petition was filed against Dream11 in the Rajasthan High Court claiming it involved betting, but the court ruled it was a game of skill. | |
| 10. Dream11 became the official sponsor of the IPL in 2020 for Rs 222 crore. | |
| 11. Harsh Jain co-founded Dream11 with Bhavit Sheth in 2008 to create a fantasy sports platform for the Indian market. | |
| 12. Dream Sports owns multiple brands including FanCode, DreamSetGo, Dream Game Studios, and Dream Foundation. |