SUMMARY
Forbes has revealed its ninth edition of the “30 Under 30 Asia” list, showcasing 300 exceptional individuals under the age of 30 who are making waves across the Asia-Pacific region. Among the distinguished honorees, a cohort of Indian entrepreneurs stands out in the Finance & Venture Capital category, with their remarkable contributions to reshaping industries. Here are the trailblazers from India who have left their mark on the list:
By CNBCTV18May 17, 2024, 8:45:27 PM IST IST (Published)
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Yeshu Agarwal (29) – Co-founder of TransakIndia | Agarwal is at the helm of Transak, a web3 payment gateway simplifying the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Recently forging a partnership with Visa, Transak allows users to seamlessly transfer cryptocurrencies to Visa debit cards. Their Series A funding round last year garnered $20 million, spearheading the company’s ascent in the fintech sphere.
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Aalesh Avlani, 29, Cofounder of Credit Wise Capital | Avlani’s brainchild, Credit Wise Capital, is revolutionising financing with a focus on motorcycle loans in tier-2, 3, and 4 cities in India. Leveraging innovative technology such as WhatsApp bots for credit scoring, CWC is facilitating access to credit for individuals without traditional credit histories. With a seed funding of $6 million and an expansion into personal loans and healthcare insurance, Avlani’s venture is poised for further growth.
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