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Shilpa Shetty Tops Celebrity Startup Investment List, Beats Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 02:41 PM
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Shilpa Shetty has emerged as the top celebrity investor in startups, surpassing cricketers Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, according to a recent Economic Times list of 10 celebrities with the highest number of startup investments.
The Economic Times recently released a list of the ten Indian celebrities who have invested in the highest number of startups. Shilpa Shetty tops the chart, marking her as the most active investor among the group. The list also features prominent sports personalities Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, who were previously at the top of the rankings.
Shetty’s investments span various sectors, reflecting her interest in technology and consumer products. While the exact number of her investments was not disclosed, the publication noted that her portfolio is larger than that of any other celebrity on the list.
The report highlights the growing trend of Bollywood and sports stars venturing into the startup ecosystem, aiming to support innovation and entrepreneurship across India.
Shetty’s investments span various sectors, reflecting her interest in technology and consumer products. While the exact number of her investments was not disclosed, the publication noted that her portfolio is larger than that of any other celebrity on the list.
The report highlights the growing trend of Bollywood and sports stars venturing into the startup ecosystem, aiming to support innovation and entrepreneurship across India.