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Dev Shah
Founder of Pocket Fund, a HoldCo that has acquired 7 businesses. At 23, he has built a portfolio of newsletters, SaaS products, and mobile apps.
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Jun 27, 2025
• 1h 17min
How I Bought 7 Small Businesses and Had One Exit That Returned a 35x MOIC | Dev Shah Interview
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Dev Shah, the 23-year-old founder of Pocket Fund, dives into his journey of acquiring seven businesses without external capital. He reveals how he discovered his first acquisition, Sourcely.ai, which yielded a staggering 37.5x return. Dev shares strategies for building a successful portfolio, focusing on talent acquisition and operational efficiency in India. He also discusses the importance of personalized business models and his motivations for avoiding VC funding, emphasizing long-term growth and organic success.
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