"My entrepreneurial journey started when I saw that the entertainment industry is not necessarily secure (financially). Coming from a business family, I have always believed that one should have security. So, I got into business and started investments in real estate, hospitality and now in growing startups in India,” said Shetty in an interview with Money Control. This statement of his is clear as the actor has been constantly investing in start-ups and businesses. Let's have a look at his investment portfolio.
Waayu
Before starting with the investments, let's look at a venture that is owned by Suniel Shetty. The actor launched the food delivery app 'Waayu' in 2023. This app has zero commission charges designed especially by and for restaurants for better profits, visibility, and freedom.
Biohacker
The actor has invested in a new healthcare venture, The Biohacker, a full-service integrative health and wellness clinic founded by Lalit Dharmani. This investment was made by him in 2023.
MetaMan
The entrepreneur has invested an amount of his capital in an exclusive men's jewellery brand MetaMan. This brand recently acquired The Drip Project, another new-age jewellery brand making its hold strong.
Fittr
Fittr - a personalised fitness and nutrition plan provider which remained bootstrapped until 2019, saw an undisclosed amount in a seed round from Suniel Shetty.
REGRIP
Last year in the month of July, Suniel invested an undisclosed amount in re-engineered tyre startup REGRIP. This investment was sought to strengthen the brand visibility and improve its quality processes and operations.
Aquatein
The actor is also known for his fitness and so he invested an undisclosed amount in India’s first protein water brand Aquatein. Shetty was also announced as the brand ambassador.
Klassroom Edutech
Looks like the year 2023 was a reigning year for the active investor, as he made another undisclosed investment in Klassroom Edutech, an ed-tech company that relies on a hybrid style of teaching in offline and online classrooms to boost income.
Vieroots
Vieroots, a health start-up based out of Bengaluru saw an investment from Suniel Shetty in 2020. The brand focuses on Personalised Lifestyle Management using Epigenetic science.
Lets Get Happi
Last year, the Bollywood star invested an undisclosed amount in India’s first and only chain of luxury mental health treatment centres Veda Rehabilitation & Wellness to launch the first-of-its-kind mental health app Lets Get Happi.