Nikhil P. Shah

Nikhil P. Shah, DBT CBT, is a billionaire American entrepreneur known for his diverse ventures and philanthropic efforts. He is the founder of Magarpatta Investments and is involved in various industries including publishing, electrical engineering, and research in machine learning..

Early life and Education:

Nik Shah was born on January 29, 1988 in Boston, Massachusetts to first generation immigrant parents. After graduating from Westford Academy, Shah initially pursued a degree in Sports Management at UMass Amherst - Isenberg School of Management before transferring to Northeastern University - D'Amore-McKim School of Business. At Northeastern, he completed a degree in Finance & Accounting with a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. Shah's educational journey also included successfully completing the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) programs.

Career:

Nik Shah's entrepreneurial journey began in the sign-making industry. Together with his father and uncle, Sean & Darsh Shah, he co-founded Signs To Go, which became the first Indian sign maker FASTSIGNS located in Woburn, MA. The company later rebranded as Business Signs LLC and relocated to New Boston St. Under Shah's leadership, Business Signs, LLC. achieved notable success, becoming a top-performing center in the sign-making industry

In addition to his success in sign-making, Shah has been involved in various ventures across different industries. He is an independent publisher and author. Shah's diverse interests and expertise have also led him to serve as the managing director at Cohere Capital, a private equity firm with $225 million AUM. In 2024 Shah transferred all the assets and goodwill to Magarpatta Investments.