Bhavin Turakhia Biography: Age, Net Worth, Family, Education, Career and Success Story
Quick Info →
Age:
46 Years
Hometown:
Mumbai
Profession:
Entrepreneur
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bhavin Turakhia |
| Profession | Entrepreneur and Technology Executive |
| Known For | Co-founding Directi and Zeta, and founding Radix |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Career
| Career Journey | Early Interest: Developed an interest in computers and programming at a young age. - 1998 – Directi: Co-founded Directi with his brother, Divyank Turakhia. - Business Expansion: Expanded Directi into web hosting, domain registration, and internet services. - 2014 – Major Deal: Sold four Directi businesses to Endurance International Group for approximately $160 million. - Radix: Founded a domain registry company offering extensions such as .online, .store, and .tech. - Flock: Founded a workplace messaging and team collaboration platform. - Zeta: Co-founded Zeta with Ramki Gaddipati to develop banking and payment technology. - Titan: Founded a professional email and collaboration platform for businesses. - Global Growth: Built technology businesses serving customers and organizations internationally. - Recognition: Gained recognition as an entrepreneur for building multiple successful technology ventures. |
| Awards & Achievements | Young Global Leader (2011): Recognized by the World Economic Forum for his leadership potential. Serial Entrepreneur of the Year (2016): Honored for building multiple successful businesses. Technology and Innovation Recognition (2016): Recognized for his contributions to the technology sector. Forbes India Rich List (2016): Featured among India’s 100 richest people alongside his brother, Divyank Turakhia. Successful Business Exit: Helped build Directi’s businesses before their reported $160 million sale in 2014. |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | December 21, 1979 |
| Age | 46 years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Jain |
| Educational Qualification | Arya Vidya Mandir, Bandra, Mumbai, Science College (Dropped out): D.G. Ruparel College, Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Self-Taught Skills: Began programming at age 10 using MS-DOS, C, C++, and GW Basic |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family
| Father | Mahendra Turakhia (an accountant) |
| Mother | Priya Turakhia |
| Brother | Divyank Turakhia (co-founder of early enterprises like Directi and Media.net) |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Sports, outdoor adventure, and fitness |
| Food | Yoghurt with blueberries |
| Books | Biographies of tech giants and entrepreneurs (such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk) |
Money Factor
| Net Worth (approx) | $2 billion and $3 billion |
Social Media
| X | @bhavintu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
- Started Coding at Age 10: Bhavin developed an interest in computers when his school introduced a computer room.
- Started With a Small Loan: The brothers used a small loan from their father to launch their first technology venture.
- Started His First Business as a Teenager: He co-founded Directi with his younger brother, Divyank Turakhia, in 1998.
- Built a Business With His Brother: Bhavin and Divyank worked together to build several successful internet businesses.
- Founded Multiple Tech Companies: His entrepreneurial ventures include Directi, Radix, Flock and Titan.
- Sold Four Web Businesses: In 2014, the brothers sold businesses including BigRock, ResellerClub and LogicBoxes in a deal worth $160 million.
- Co-Founded Zeta: He co-founded Zeta, a fintech company that develops technology for banks and digital payments.
- Earned Global Recognition: The World Economic Forum named him a Young Global Leader in 2011.
- Built a Global Domain Business: Through Radix, he helped expand the availability of domain extensions such as .online, .tech and .store.
- Loves Reading: Bhavin has spoken about his early interest in reading, particularly biographies of successful entrepreneurs.
- Believes in Bootstrapping: He has emphasised building businesses with a focus on customer value rather than relying heavily on outside funding.
- Helped Build a Unicorn Startup: Zeta reached a valuation of $1.45 billion in 2021 after raising $250 million from SoftBank Vision Fund 2.
