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Jaipur
CarDekho
Amit Jain
Two IIT brothers from Jaipur built India's largest auto-classifieds and then made it look easy by doing it twice.
Category patienceFamily businessCompounder mindset
Struggles
Auto category was 'too thin' for VCs in 2008. Self-funded for years.
Family
Brother Anurag Jain is co-founder. Wife Anjali co-runs business.
The full story
From day one to today.
The journey
Milestones, not magic.
2008
Founded CarDekho with brother Anurag.
2015
India's largest auto portal.
2021
Unicorn. Shark Tank fame.
2024
InsuranceDekho — another unicorn.
Wins
- Built CarDekho into a defining brand from Jaipur.
Setbacks
- Auto category was 'too thin' for VCs in 2008. Self-funded for years.
News, interviews & references
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Next journey
Anurag Jain — CarDekho