Divyank Turakhia


Divyank Turakhia is an Indian-born computer-programmer, businessman, billionaire, serial entrepreneur, and investor. His net worth is estimated at $1.76 billion. He founded Media.net, which he sold in 2016 to a Chinese consortium for $900 million, the third-largest ever ad-tech deal.

Early life and education

Divyank Turakhia, was born on Jan 29, 1982 to a middle-class Jain family in Mumbai, India. He was interested in coding from young age.
Divyank started coding at the age of eight. He received his early education from Arya Vidya Mandir in Bandra, Mumbai and later graduated from Narsee Monjee.

Awards and recognition

Divyank splits his time between his homes in Dubai, Los Angeles, London, and San Francisco. Forbes featured him as a 'Thrillionaire' because of his passion for aerobatic flying. His older brother, Bhavin Turakhia, is also a billionaire tech entrepreneur.