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8 startups that became successful Businesses due to Ratan Tata
8 startups that became successful Businesses due to Ratan TaRatan Tata was known for his business acumen and philanthropy. The 86-year-old also invested in Indian startups that went on to become successful busi
LenskartIn 2016, Ratan Tata invested Rs 10 lakh in Lenskart, an online retailer specialising in eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.
First CryRatan Tata invested Rs 66 lakh in the company to buy 77,900 equity shares for Rs 84.72 per share back in 2016, saw his investment hitting the Rs 5 cro
OlaOla, an Indian competitor to global ride-hailing major Uber also got support and investment of an undisclosed amount from Ratan Tata.
UpstoxRatan Tata first invested in Upstox in 2016 and then sold 5% of his stake after earning a 23000% return.
CarDekhoIn 2015, Ratan Tata made a personal investment of undisclosed amount in auto classifieds portal CarDekho.
ZivameRatan Tata also invested an undisclosed amount in online lingerie retailer Zivame in 2015.
Paytm MallRatan Tata made a personal investment in Paytm way back in 2015. He picked up a small stake in One97 Communications.
Urban CompanyIn 2015, Ratan Tata made an investment in UrbanCompany aka UrbanClap and helped the startup expand its offerings, making it one of the most recognized