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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Harsh Jain
Harsh Jain said Dream11 had completed a major shift away from fantasy gaming after India’s real-money gaming restrictions forced the company to shut down those operations. He said the business was repositioning itself as an AI-first sports engagement platform and that Dream Sports would continue expanding into new sports and technology products.
Harsh Jain said Dream11 was navigating one of its most difficult periods after the ban on real-money online gaming in India. He said the company would pivot toward free-to-play and ad-supported experiences, avoid layoffs, and pursue a broader strategy to build a global sports AI company from India.
Harsh Jain said Dream11 was targeting 50 million monthly active users through creator-led initiatives around IPL 2026. He described the company as shifting from a pure fantasy platform toward a broader sports engagement business while continuing to grow its ecosystem.
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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 |
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. |
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