Pearl Kapur

Pearl Kapur
Born (1997-01-04) January 4, 1997 (age 27)
Punjab, India
NationalityIndian
EducationQueen Mary University of London (MSc in Investment Banking, CFA Pathway)
Occupation(s)Businessman, investment banker
OrganizationZyber 365 Group
TitleFounder and Chairman of Zyber 365 Group

Pearl Kapur (born January 4, 1997) is an Indian billionaire businessman known for founding Zyber 365 Group, a multinational conglomerate based in London, UK. He also serves as its Chairman. The company focuses on Web3 technology, cybersecurity, and retail AI, and works with government operations in India and the Middle East.[1][2]

Early life and education

Kapur was born in Punjab, India, and pursued higher education at the Queen Mary University of London, where he earned an MSc in Investment Banking (CFA Pathway).[3]

Career

Kapur started his career as an investment banker and investor before joining Antier Solutions as a business advisor.[4] In February 2022, he founded Billion Pay Technologies, an IT health tech and fintech company in India. As of 2022, Kapur resides in Monaco.[5] In May 2023, Kapur, along with Sunny Vaghela and Rizwan Shaikh, founded Zyber 365 Group.[6] The company is known for its Web3, Layer 1 Proof of Authority (PoA) sustainable chain and initiatives such as Retail Autonomous Checkout Cashless Stores and Web3 curriculum in universities.[7] The company was reported as Asia's fastest unicorn when it secured $100 million at a $1.2 billion valuation from the UK-based Sram & Mram Group.[8] Kapur holds a majority 90% stake in the company.[9]

Awards

2024: Awarded Youth Icon of the Year award by Rising Star, presented by the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Brajesh Pathak.[3]

References

  1. ^ Nair, Deepthi (2024-02-09). "Who is Pearl Kapur, India's youngest billionaire with a $1.2 billion fortune?". The National. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  2. ^ "Who is India's youngest billionaire? Meet Zyber 365 founder Pearl Kapur with $1.2 bn net worth at 27". The Economic Times. 2024-02-08. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  3. ^ a b "Meet Pearl Kapur: At 27, He Is India's Youngest Billionaire". News18. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  4. ^ Srivastava, Varnika. "Meet man who owns Asia's fastest unicorn, built Rs 9,840 crore company in just 3 months, he is..." DNA India. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  5. ^ Gautam, Vanya (2024-02-08). "Meet Pearl Kapur, India's Youngest Billionaire Who Has A Net Worth Of Rs 9,100 Crore". IndiaTimes. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  6. ^ "Unicorn Start up Zyber 365 Announces Partnership with Ratan Tata-backed startup Cashkaro As India Races Ahead to Become Global Blockchain Leader". Times Now. 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  7. ^ Raj, Ritik. "Meet India's youngest billionaire, who owns Asia's fastest unicorn, worth Rs..." DNA India. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  8. ^ Mishra, Mahi. "Success Story: Pearl Kapur Emerges As India's Youngest Billionaire At 27, Founder Of Zyber 365". Zee News. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  9. ^ Rajput, Gunjan (2024-05-27). "Young and rich! Rs 9k cr net worth at just 27 - Youngest Indian billionaire who created Asia's FASTEST UNICORN in 1 year". ET NOW. Retrieved 2024-07-06.