In 2019, Shiv Parekh founded hBits, India’s tech-enabled fractional property ownership platform, with a family experience in real estate. As of the end of last year, hBits claimed to have $20 million in assets under control and 30,000 registered users. The founder was recently featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Bridging the gap
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 27, Nov 2022
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