Deepinder Goyal, born in Punjab in 1983, studied at IIT Delhi and worked at Bain & Company before founding Zomato, initially named FoodieBay.

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Inspired by long food queues at Bain, Goyal built an intranet-based food ordering tool that quickly evolved into one of India’s largest food delivery platforms.

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Despite family resistance and financial hurdles, Goyal and co-founder Pankaj Chaddah scaled Zomato from a small startup into a billion-dollar public company.

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Zomato expanded internationally to over 23 countries and recorded a market cap of $29.94 billion in 2025, with gross revenue reaching INR 7,079 crore in FY23.

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Deepinder’s personal journey includes marriage to Kanchan Joshi, later remarriage to Mexican model Grecia Munoz, and fatherhood to daughter Siara.

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Beyond Zomato, Goyal has invested in over 18 startups including Shiprocket, Pristyn Care, Unacademy, Park+, and Airblack, supporting India’s startup ecosystem.

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In 2024, Goyal launched “Continue,” a wellness venture focused on mental health and tracking, signaling his broader entrepreneurial vision.

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As a judge on Shark Tank India Season 3, Goyal supported high-impact startups while competing with rival Swiggy, which may sponsor Season 4 of the show.

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