BharatPe co-founder steps back to build next venture.

BharatPe co-founder steps back to build next venture. Shashvat Nakrani, who founded the fintech unicorn at 19, is transitioning from daily operations to a strategic advisor role effective May 1st. The move marks a significant leadership shift for the $2.7 billion company, which has raised $584 million across 18 funding rounds. Nakrani will remain as board director and largest individual shareholder, staying involved in critical decisions including fundraising, IPO planning, and M&A strategy. At 23, he became India's youngest billionaire on the Hurun Rich List. His departure from day-to-day operations signals a potential pivot toward new entrepreneurial ventures, reflecting what he describes as returning to his core instinct of following curiosity and building innovative solutions.