Rishabh Pant

2024 - 9 - 19

Rishabh Pant's 7.4 Crore Investment: A Sixer for Startups!

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Cricketer Rishabh Pant steps up his game by investing Rs 7.4 crore in Techjockey! Is he hitting a not-out strategy off the field?

Indian cricket sensation Rishabh Pant is not just making waves on the cricket field but is now taking bold steps in the world of entrepreneurship! The wicketkeeper-batsman has invested a whopping Rs 7.4 crore in Techjockey, a software aggregator platform, securing himself a 2% stake in the company. With Techjockey valued at an impressive Rs 370 crore, this move is sure to turn heads not just in the cricketing world but also in the startup community.

As Pant looks to diversify his portfolio, this investment seems like a strategic play to get into the booming tech industry. Given the rapid growth of tech startups in India, this could be a game-changer for the cricketer. After all, as the saying goes, it’s important for players to stay ahead in the game! And let's face it, Pant has always been one to swing for the fences, both with his bat and his investments.

Interestingly, this move comes amidst the high-pressure environment of Test cricket against Bangladesh, where performance on the field is critical. Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel commented on how team management decided to send Pant ahead of KL Rahul on Day 1 of the first Test. Seems like our dynamic wicketkeeper has gotten both his off-field game and on-field strategies sorted! Perhaps there’s something magical about the number 7.4 for our star player, as this investment mirrors his knack for breakthrough performances on the cricket canvas.

It’s fascinating to see cricketers like Pant stepping into the business arena, breaking the traditional molds of players focusing solely on sports. This trend could inspire a wave of other athletes to invest wisely and secure their futures beyond cricket. Fun fact: Pant’s investment might just inspire a new breed of cricketing entrepreneurs, creating a platform where star athletes transition from sport to business, bringing their fans along for the ride! So, what’s next for Rishabh Pant? A tech-savvy gear for batting or perhaps a line of cricket supplements? Stay tuned!

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बिजनेस डेस्क, नई दिल्ली। भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम के स्टार विकेटकीपर-बल्लेबाज ऋषभ पंत ने ऑनलाइन सॉफ्टवेयर मार्केटप्लेस TechJockey.com में भारी निवेश किया। टेकजॉकी के मुताबिक, पंत ने कंपनी में 2 फीसदी हिस्सेदारी खरीदी है। यह सौदा 7.40 करोड़ रुपये में हुआ। क्या करती है TechJockey.com. Techjockey.com की नींव 2017 में जोमैटो के पूर्व वाइस प्रेसिडेंट आकाश नांगिया ने अपने कॉलेज के दोस्त और पूर्व McKinsey एग्जीक्यूटिव अर्जुन मित्तल के साथ मिलकर की थी।