Over the past few years, Padukone has discreetly expanded her business portfolio. Establishing her family office, KA Enterprises, in 2014 marked the beginning of her venture into startup investments. Among her notable investments are in companies such as Epigamia, Furlenco, Blu Smart, Bellatrix, Atomberg Technologies, Front Row, Mokobara, Supertails, Nua, and more.
Celebrated Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is marking her 38th birthday today. Renowned as one of India’s highest-paid actors, Padukone has also proven herself to be a savvy investor. Over the past few years, she has quietly expanded her business portfolio, establishing her family office, KA Enterprises, in 2014, and delving into startup investments shortly thereafter. Notable ventures in her investment portfolio include Epigamia, Furlenco, Blu Smart, Bellatrix, Atomberg Technologies, Front Row, Mokobara, Supertails, Nua, and more. In certain instances, such as Epigamia and Nua, Padukone has not only invested but also taken on the role of a brand ambassador.
Jigar K Shah, who has been managing all of Padukone’s financial assets at KA Enterprises since 2020, previously serving as a venture capitalist and fund manager, shared insights into their investment approach. KA Enterprises operates similarly to a typical venture shop, with average investment sizes ranging from Rs 3 crore to Rs 5 crore. Shah emphasized that their investment thesis revolves around the differentiated value proposition offered by the company, defensible moats, and a thorough evaluation of the team’s execution abilities before committing funds. This information was disclosed in a March interview with BT.
Examining her financial standing, assets, and more:
Deepika Padukone boasts a net worth of nearly Rs 500 crore. In the fiscal year 2016-2017, she contributed Rs 10 crore in taxes, securing her position as the sole female actor featured among India’s highest individual taxpayers. Widely recognized as a sought-after brand endorser in India, Padukone has affiliations with prominent brands such as Louis Vuitton, Levi’s, Jio, Pepsi, Adidas, Axis Bank, Tissot, Oppo, Vistara, Chopard, and Dabur.
In terms of assets, Padukone owns a 4BHK flat situated on the 26th floor of Tower B at Beaumonde Towers in Mumbai. In 2021, she and her husband Ranveer Singh invested in a second bungalow in Alibaug, valued at Rs 22 crore. During the same year, Padukone and her father Prakash Padukone registered a serviced apartment in Bengaluru, purchased for Rs 6.79 crore.
Padukone’s business endeavors extend beyond her family office and production house. In May 2021, she established a new company named DPKA Universal Consumer Ventures Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai, with both herself and her renowned father, Prakash Padukone, serving as Directors, as per Tofler.
Additionally, Padukone oversees DPKA Universal Consumer Ventures, which successfully launched the premium skincare brand 82°E in the past year.