Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s legacy extends far beyond his cricketing triumphs, encompassing a dynamic entrepreneurial journey marked by strategic investments and bold ventures. Embracing new challenges with the same determination that defined his cricketing career, Dhoni has become a prominent figure in the business world as well. His passion for business and sports has made him invest in startups and companies who’ve excelled throughout their journey. Some of the prominent companies Dhoni has invested into are Garuda Aerospace, Tagda Raho and Cars24.
Garuda Aerospace: Dhoni’s investment in the drone technology startup Garuda Aerospace, reflects his progressive attitude towards disruptive innovation. By supporting Garuda Aerospace, Dhoni is endorsing the company’s mission to transform crucial sectors such as Precision Agriculture Technology and Industry 4.0. Garuda Aerospace operates as an asset-light, recession-resistant entity that is neutral towards various technologies. It aims to replace manual labor in agriculture through drone technology, focusing on the design, construction, and customization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Offering a diverse range of 30 drone models and 50 services, the company has reached a valuation of 250 million. Notably, the Kisan Drone advertisement campaign featuring MS Dhoni resulted in 1000 drone sales, Garuda Aerospace largely contributed in the Namo Droni didi initiative by training over 500 rural woman. One of its standout products, the photography drone named Droni Drone, is a tribute to MS Dhoni aligning with his qualities
Tagda Raho: M S Dhoni has partnered with Tagda Raho to promote a healthier India. Tagda Raho is a fitness program that combines traditional Indian equipment with modern training methods. The deal aimed to make a difference in the fitness industry by initiating a movement for a fitter India through shared values.
Cars24: Dhoni’s investment in Cars24, a tech-enabled used car company based in Gurugram, reflects his support for innovation in the automotive industry. As part of this partnership, Dhoni owns equity in CARS24 and is its brand ambassador. Cars24 focuses on simplifying the process of buying and selling pre-owned cars in India.
Khatabook: Recognizing the importance of digital solutions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Dhoni has invested in Khatabook, a business management app. Khatabook enables micro, small and medium merchants to track business transactions safely and securely.
7InkBrews: Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has invested in this D2C food and beverage company and also signed up as it’s brand ambassador. 7Ink Brews has a product line of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and artisanal chocolate.
