Ashneer Grover is a prominent Indian entrepreneur, investor, author and television personality. He is best known as the co-founder and former managing director of the fintech unicorn, Bharat Pe. Born on June 14th 1982, Ashneen Grover completed his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from the prestigious IIT Delhi, followed by an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. Subsequently, Grover started his career in investment banking and corporate roles. He worked as Vice President at Kotak Investment Banking, Director of Corporate Development at American Express, Chief Financial Officer at Grofers and Head of New Business at PC Jeweller Ltd.
In the year 2018, Ashneer Grover partnered with Shashwat Nakrani to co-found BharatPe. BharatPe revolutionised digital payments for merchants in India through QR-based payments and merchant lending for small businesses. Under his leadership, BharatPe became one of the fastest growing fintech companies in India, achieving unicorn status with a valuation of $2.81 billion in the year 2021.
Ashneer Grover resigned from BharatPe in August 2021. He appeared in the first season of Shark Tank India in the year 2021, investing INR 9.5 crore in 12 startups. His blunt, no-nonsense style and one-liners made him popular among the audience. Grover is currently focused on new ventures, angel investing and content creation. He has authored the bestselling book titled “Doglapan”.
| Net Worth | INR 900 crore or $108 million (2025) |
| Age | 43 years |
| Wife | Madhuri Jain Grover |
| Son/Daughter | Avy Grover and Mannat Grover |
| Company Founded/Owner | Bharat Pe(2018)
Third Unicorn (2022) |
Ashneer Grover Income Source
Startup investments and equity returns are the biggest income generators for Ashneer Grover. Returns come from equity appreciation, dividends, or exits. Annual returns on his investments are in multiple crores, depending upon portfolio performance. As a co-founder and former managing director of BharatPe, Grover earned a lot of wealth through his stakes in the company. Moreover, his roles in various corporate positions prior to 2018 also added to his wealth.
Ashneer Grover also earns a part of his income from his speaking engagements and appearances at high profile events. Royalties from his bestselling book “Doglapan” is another steady source of passive income.
Assets & Investments
Net worth of Ashneer Grover is estimated to be around INR 900 crore or $108 million, as of 2025. He is an active angel investor and has invested in more than 50 startups across fintech, electric mobility, e-commerce, consumer, health tech, logistics, renewables and other sectors. Notable investments include BlueSmart, Matrix Gas & Renewables, Lorien Finance, Credgenics and The Whole Truth Foods.
Ashneer Grover founded Third Unicorn, a Delhi-based tech startup, in the year 2022. It launched a fantasy cricket app named CrickPe in 2023. Currently, the company has pivoted towards ZeroPe, a fintech platform for medical loans.
