Pearl Kapur | |
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Born | Punjab, India | January 4, 1997
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Queen Mary University of London (MSc in Investment Banking, CFA Pathway) |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, investment banker |
Organization(s) | Zyber 365 Group and Xanfi |
Title | Founder and Chairman of Zyber 365 Group Founder and CEO of Xanfi |
Pearl Kapur (born January 4, 1997) is an Indian billionaire businessman, residing in Monaco, [1] known for founding Zyber 365 Group and Xanfi. Zyber 365 Group is a multinational conglomerate based in Delaware, USA. [2] He also serves as its Chairman. The company focuses on smart contract auditing, Web3 technology, cybersecurity, and retail AI, and works with government operations in India and the Middle East. [3] [4] [5] Xanfi is a generative ai-powered chatbot and conversational engine platform made in India. [6]
Kapur was born in Punjab, India, and pursued higher education at the Queen Mary University of London, where he earned an MSc in Investment Banking (CFA Pathway). [7]
Kapur started his career as an investment banker and investor before joining Antier Solutions as a business advisor. [8] In February 2022, he founded Billion Pay Technologies, an IT health tech and fintech company in India. In May 2023, Kapur, along with a veteran team in AI, cyber security and blockchain founded Zyber 365 Group. [9] The company is known for its Web3, Layer 1 Proof of Authority (PoA) sustainable chain and initiatives such as Retail Autonomous Checkout Cashless Stores and Web3 curriculum in universities. [10] The company was reported as Asia's fastest unicorn when it secured $100 million at a $1.2 billion valuation from the UK-based Sram & Mram Group. [11] Kapur holds a majority 90% stake in the company. [12]
2024: Awarded Youth Icon of the Year award by Rising Star, presented by the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Brajesh Pathak. [7]