Ankur Jain has emerged as the highest-ranked Indian-origin entrepreneur on Forbes’ list of the world’s richest self-made billionaires under 40, securing the 19th position globally with an estimated net worth of USD 3.4 billion.
Based in the United States, Jain is the founder and chief executive officer of New York–headquartered fintech startup Bilt Rewards, launched in 2019.
The platform allows users to earn reward points on rent payments, a category traditionally excluded from loyalty programmes. In July 2025, Bilt Rewards was valued at around USD 10.8 billion following a major funding round led by private investors.
Before Bilt Rewards, Jain co-founded contact management app Humin, which was acquired by Tinder in 2016.
He later served as vice president of product at Tinder and went on to establish Kairos, a venture studio focused on solving large-scale challenges such as housing affordability and healthcare costs.
The Forbes list also features Nikhil Kamath, who is ranked 20th globally with a net worth of USD 3.3 billion. Kamath, co-founder and CFO of Bengaluru-based discount brokerage Zerodha, is the only India-based entrepreneur to feature in the global top 40 under-40 rankings. Zerodha, founded in 2010 with his brother and CEO Nithin Kamath, is valued at nearly USD 8 billion, according to Forbes.
