Harish Bahl

Harish Bahl is a prominent entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the digital and technology sectors. As the Founder and Chairman of Smile Group since 1999, Bahl has led an India and Singapore-based Internet group that focuses on building and expanding digital companies globally through partnerships with top entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Bahl is also an active investor in multiple global consumer internet and software companies, including Airbnb, SpaceX, and Lyft. In addition, Bahl co-founded SingleInterface, a SaaS business, and holds leadership roles in Zupee, Tyroo, and Springstar. Bahl is a partner at WestCap, a venture partner at Tomales Bay Capital and Carmenta Management, and serves as the Founder and Trustee of Plaksha University. Bahl earned a B. Tech. in Computer Science from SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, in 1994.