- LATEST
- WEBSTORY
- TRENDING
EDUCATION
Meet man who quit IIT Bombay without getting degree, moved to US, later earned Rs 286 crore in just 5 months by...
Meet an IIT Bombay dropout who found success in the crypto world and now works as co-head of Market-Neutral at BlockTower Capital.
Updated : Nov 14, 2024, 06:07 AM IST
 "Rahul Rai")
TRENDING NOW
)
Redditors say Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan's separation is 'confirmed' after she is absent from Amitabh Bachchan's..
)
Sudhanshu Pandey makes big statement on Anupamaa co-actor Rupali Ganguly's stepdaughter allegations: 'It's not good...'
)
Nagaland Sambad Lottery Result November 20: Dear Indus Wednesday lucky draw result TODAY, know how to check winner list
)
Shweta Tiwari's wedding photos with Bigg Boss 13 contestant Vishal Aditya Singh go viral, here's the truth behind them
)
Amid Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan's divorce rumours, actor reveals dinner table secret: 'Humare ghar mein koi..'
)
This Pakistani Influencer's private video leaked online, days after Minahil Malik and Insha Rehman's clips
)
Meet richest footballer of 2024, not Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, his net worth is...
)
Gautam Adani's BIG Rs 16877 crore plan to take on Mukesh Ambani, set to build Mumbai's largest...
)
'Good to be back': After breaking up with Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor reunites with his 'partner-in-crime after ages'
)
Amid divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan tells Amitabh Bachchan: 'I hope people don't...'
)
'Kash ye Aishwarya ke liye...': Amitabh Bachchan shares early review of 'pride' Abhishek Bachchan's film, netizens react
)
Virat Kohli's tweet mistaken for 'divorce announcement' from Anushka Sharma, fans compare to AR Rahman's separation post
)
Meet actress who worked as sweeper, did superhit film with Shah Rukh, took up acting after Madhuri Dixit..., earns Rs..
)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares inspirational poem ahead of Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala wedding: 'Force your heart...'
)
Model's bold dance in towel at India Gate raises eyebrows, netizens say arrest her, watch viral video
For many students in India, getting into an IIT is a dream they work tirelessly to achieve. However, there are a few who, after making it to these prestigious institutions, choose to walk away to pursue different paths. Rahul Rai is one of them. He dropped out of IIT Bombay in 2015, leaving behind the chance to complete his engineering degree. Instead, he moved to the United States to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School.
After graduating in 2019, Rahul began his career as an analyst in the Foreign Exchange (FX) Macro Hedge Funds team at Morgan Stanley in the U.S., where he worked for over a year. In 2020, he decided to leave his job, returning to India with a new goal in mind. Around this time, cryptocurrency was becoming popular in India, especially after the first COVID-19 lockdown. Intrigued by digital assets and blockchain technology, Rahul did extensive research in the field, ultimately deciding to launch his own crypto hedge fund.
In January 2021, Rahul co-founded Gamma Point Capital with his friends, Eash Aggarwal and Sanat Rao. Gamma Point Capital was designed to invest in digital assets, and thanks to Rahul's vision, it quickly became a success. The company attracted attention in the growing crypto market, gaining traction within months.
Soon after, an irresistible opportunity came along. Rahul and his team received an offer from BlockTower Capital, a prominent player in the crypto investment space, to buy Gamma Point Capital. In May 2021, they sold their company for a massive Rs 286 crore (USD 35 million). Reflecting on this decision, Rahul and his co-founders realized it would have taken years to achieve the same financial success.
Today, Rahul Rai works as the co-head of Market-Neutral at BlockTower Capital, a multi-strategy crypto hedge fund investing in various crypto assets and blockchain technology. His journey from IIT Bombay dropout to a successful leader in the crypto world shows how following one’s interests and adapting to new opportunities can lead to incredible achievements.
The DNA app is now available for download on the Google Play Store. Please download the app and share your feedback with us.
