A Leap of Faith: Deepika Kapoor's 14-Year Journey from Rs 10 Lakh to Rs 420 Crore. In 2010, Deepika Kapoor, an enthusiastic foodie and budding angel investor, found herself in a conversation that would change her life. A close friend introduced her to a couple of ambitious entrepreneurs working on a startup that aimed to revolutionize the way people discovered and engaged with restaurants. The startup was called Zomato, and Deepika, captivated by the founders' vision and driven by her own passion for food, decided to invest Rs 10 lakh in their first round of funding. The Early Days: In July 2010, Deepika took a leap of faith, becoming one of Zomato's first angel investors. Just months after her investment, Zomato attracted the attention of Info Edge, one of India's most successful startups, which decided to invest in the young company. This early endorsement sent Zomato’s stock price soaring, and Deepika’s small investment began to grow. The Rise Begins: By February 201...
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