- BharatPe, under the leadership of founder Shashvat Nakrani, secured the third spot for record equity raised, with USD 604 million in funding.
- IIT Delhi emerged as the second-most represented undergraduate institution on the Avendus Wealth – Hurun India U30 List 2025, with alumni like Shashvat Nakrani, Anand Agrawal, and Rishabh Goel at the forefront.
National | July 17, 2025 — In a celebration of India’s bold new wave of entrepreneurship, Shashvat Nakrani, Founder of BharatPe, has been featured in the prestigious Avendus Wealth – Hurun India U30 List 2025. The list recognizes 79 of the nation’s top founders and business leaders under the age of 30, spotlighting those who are reshaping industries and building transformative businesses at scale.
Nakrani stands out not only as a driving force in India’s fintech evolution, but also for leading BharatPe to new heights—ranking third in Record Equity Raised with a total of USD 604 million. As the company prepares for its IPO, this milestone further cements Nakrani’s reputation as a frontrunner in digital finance and inclusive growth.
The report also highlights the pivotal role of Indian academia in nurturing entrepreneurial talent. IIT Delhi, Nakrani’s alma mater, ranks second in representation among undergraduate institutions on the list, with other notable alumni including Anand Agrawal and Rishabh Goel.
Collectively, the featured U30 entrepreneurs have raised USD 5.2 billion in equity and built ventures valued at over USD 25 million, signaling the rise of a new entrepreneurial era defined by audacity, innovation, and impact.
Nakrani’s inclusion reflects a consistent trajectory of recognition: he was also named the Youngest Wealth Creator in the 360 ONE Wealth Creators List 2025, and previously featured in both the Hurun Rich List 2024 and IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List.
With BharatPe accelerating toward public markets, this latest accolade affirms Nakrani’s role as a trailblazer in India’s digital economy, and his commitment to scaling financial inclusion across the nation.
