Tej Kohli: The Indian tech billionaire who plans to turbocharge Britain's start-up scene

"You have to globalize. This is the only way these businesses are going to grow.”

Tej Kohli penned his words on being questioned regarding the scope of business growth and persistence. A real estate investor, billionaire, philanthropist, and tech predictor, Kohli is a name written with gold in the tech investment industry.

One of the best business enthusiasts, Kohli's approach to business is highly optimistic and inspiring. He is quick to explain his vision for companies like Open Bionics, on how it started as a local UK-based firm and expanded its reach overseas to countries like China and India.

“We can get them in one city in China or one small city in India,” he says.

Tej Kohli's Eternal Connection with his Motherland, Bharat

Fascinated to know for many, this London-based business tycoon is a native of India. Born in the capital city of Delhi in 1958, Tej Kohli was a kid to well-known middle-class parents, the father being a newspaper journalist and the mother being a world-flying diplomat.

Tej Kohli completed his IIT degree from IIT Kanpur and later moved into real estate. Eventually, he purchased properties in countries like Germany, India, and Abu Dhabi before switching to investing in emerging tech firms. On the personal front, Kohli is fond of Ballroom dance, Sartorial fashion, and traveling. He is a lot into cars as well.

At present, Tej is the chairperson and founder of his optimistic company, "Tej Ventures". He also owns 'Tej Kohli Foundation" and is a co-founder of the latter.