Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/11/1976 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
Latest News about Amit Jain
20/04/2025
Amit Jain was featured in a major interview on Shark Tank India Season 4, where he discussed his journey from founding CarDekho in a small garage to building a $1.2 billion unicorn. He also shared insights on his angel investment portfolio, which includes over 50 companies, and emphasized the importance of innovation in the automotive tech sector.
15/02/2025
CarDekho Group announced a new strategic partnership with a leading EV manufacturer to expand its digital marketplace for electric vehicles. Amit Jain, as CEO, highlighted the company's commitment to supporting India's transition to sustainable transportation and mentioned upcoming features for EV buyers and sellers on the platform.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being the CEO and Co-founder of CarDekho Group, a unicorn company valued at $1.2 billion. Also known as an angel investor and shark investor on Shark Tank India. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Technology (BTech) | Computer Science |
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| School | St. Xavier's, Jaipur |
| College | IIT Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Prashant Jain (died in 2006) |
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| Mother | Nilma Jain (homemaker) |
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| Children | Twin sons (Aayan and Aahil Jain) |
Career
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Favourites
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
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| Book | Built to Last by Jim Collins |
| Song | Love you Zindagi from the film Dear Zindagi |
| Film | 3 Idiots |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/amitjain_cardekho/ | |
| https://twitter.com/amitjain | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/cardekhoamitjain |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Amit Jain, a prominent Indian entrepreneur, serves as the CEO and Co-founder of CarDekho. | |
| 2. In 2000, he joined Trilogy, a software development company, where he contributed to www.YourBillBuddy.com until 2007. | |
| 3. In 2006, Amit and his brother Anurag returned to their hometown to care for their ailing father, initially assisting in the family gemstone business before founding GirnarSoft. | |
| 4. In 2008, they established CarDekho at the New Delhi Auto Expo, aiming to provide a platform for reliable car information for buyers and sellers. | |
| 5. Despite facing financial challenges in 2009, with a loss of Rs. 1 crore in stocks, CarDekho experienced significant growth by 2015, expanding to include ventures like InsuranceDekho and acquiring multiple platforms. | |
| 6. Their company received funding from Sequoia Capital in 2013, propelling their growth further. | |
| 7. Amit Jain shared his insights as a speaker at SURGE in Bengaluru in 2016. | |
| 8. In 2022, he showcased his expertise as a shark investor on the show 'Shark Tank.' | |
| 9. Amit Jain has been observed smoking cigarettes on various occasions. | |
| 10. CarDekho Group is a unicorn company with a valuation of $1.2 billion. | |
| 11. Amit Jain is an angel investor with a portfolio of 54 companies, including notable investments in BlueStone and Miko Technologies. | |
| 12. He is also a board member at CarDekho, Luma AI, and 4 other companies. | |
| 13. Amit Jain serves as the CEO and Co-founder of CarDekho, a unicorn company with a valuation of $1.2 billion. | |
| 14. CarDekho received funding from Sequoia Capital in 2013, propelling their growth further. | |
| 15. He is a board member at CarDekho, Luma AI, and 4 other companies. |