Kunal Sinha is an accomplished entrepreneur who has built and sold 3 successful companies to major corporations in the US and India. With nearly 25 years in the startup ecosystem, as an advisor to Startuplift he now invests in early-stage startups through Startuplift.in. His career is defined by creating innovative businesses and guiding founders to achieve significant growth.
Kunal’s journey began at TechUnified, a mobile banking solutions company he founded in 2000. As CEO, he grew it from a one-person team to a business operating in multiple countries, serving major banks like Citibank and HSBC. His leadership led to its acquisition by ORG Informatics, a publicly listed Indian company, in 2007, establishing his ability to build and exit ventures successfully.
In 2008, Kunal co-founded HealthcareMagic, India’s first telemedicine platform, connecting doctors with users worldwide. As CEO, he secured funding from Accel Partners and built a profitable business serving retail users, Fortune 100 employers, and insurance companies. His strategic vision drove its growth, culminating in its acquisition by EBIX, a US-based public company, in 2014, marking a milestone in health tech.
Kunal’s most notable venture, GlowRoad, empowered millions of women in India to start home-based businesses through social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. Founded in 2017, it secured funding from Accel, CDH, Vertex, and others, becoming a leader in social commerce. After Amazon’s acquisition in 2022, Kunal led its integration as CEO. Today, as an advisor to Startuplift, he invests and mentors founders in building efficient businesses, shaping India’s startup ecosystem with his experience and vision.
Kunal is an IIT Kanpur Alumuns.