Bollywood Actresses Who Are Investors in Emerging Startups
When we talk about Bollywood, we also talk about the glam, lifestyle, and the businesses started by many actors. When it comes to celebrities becoming investors, many Bollywood actresses have shown interest in investing in emerging startups, thereby contributing to their success. Let us know about the actresses who have already invested in well-known and emerging companies.
Parineeti Chopra
The new Bollywood bride Parineeti Chopra has always shown interest and support to various issues and investment opportunities. The “Ishaqzaade” actress acquired a minority stake in Clensta in 2023, a health and personal care brand. The company sells a variety of health and personal care products in the wellness, hair care, skincare, eye care, lip care, and body-care categories, combining cutting-edge science with environmentally friendly formulations.
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Alia Bhatt
Alia has already made a big name in Bollywood, and she has also been on the list of investors in various sustainability firms. Some of the most well-known firms have received financing from Alia Bhatt. She has stakes in the Indian biomaterials company Phool.co, the online personal styling site StyleCracker, and the cosmetics eCommerce portal Nykaa.
Deepika Padukone
With her own Business venture KA Enterprises, one of the most well-known Indian celebrities Deepika Padukone has invested in a number of companies, including the Indian ride-hailing firm BluSmart, the furniture lending start-up Furlenco, Drum Foods International, the Epigamia yoghurt manufacturer, the Bengaluru-based startup Bellatrix Aerospace, the learning and community platform FrontRow, the beauty marketplace Purplle, and the pet-care marketplace Supertails.
Shilpa Shetty Kundra
Being a yoga enthusiast, Shilpa launched her wellness app Simple Soulful, which provides expertise in Yoga, Immunity, Exercise, and Diet Programs. Apart from this, Shilpa has also invested in popular e-commerce platform and skincare startup Mamaearth, D2C nutraceutical brands Fast&Up and Chicnutrix. She has also invested in Hunar Online, a Hyderabad-based company that provides online training in fashion design, interior design, baking, and beauty.
Priyanka Chopra
Former Miss World and internationally acclaimed actress Priyanka has come far along and is an inspiration for all. Priyanka invested in the US-based dating app Bumble, serving as a partner and an advisor. Priyanka also invested a hefty amount in Hobert School, which trains children in both programming and the soft skills needed to land a job. It is said to educate students for free until they get employment after graduation. Priyanka also made an undisclosed investment in Apartment List, a US-based real estate firm with a digital foundation that serves as an online marketplace for apartment listings.
Anushka Sharma
Apart from her successful acting career, Anushka Sharma has also been a business investor. Anushka has made startup investments in companies including the plant-based meat firm Blue Tribe Foods, the insurtech venture Digit Insurance, and the kid-friendly food company Slurrp Farm.
