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Siddharth Shankar
[edit]Siddharth Shankar is an Indian entrepreneur and business executive based in the United Kingdom. He is the founder of Tails Trading Ltd, a company involved in global brand portfolio management, which was later acquired in a deal reportedly exceeding $500 million. As of 2025, he serves as the Global Chief Operating Officer at Komerz Ltd, a firm offering omni-channel distribution solutions. His work has focused on global trade, market expansion, and trade finance.
Siddharth Shankar | |
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| Born | Mumbai, India |
| Alma mater | Strathclyde Business School |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Investor and Philanthropist |
| Organization | Komerz Ltd |
| Known for | Building and exiting Tails Group for $500 Million |
| Website | https://www.komerz.co.uk/ |
Early life and education
[edit]Siddharth Shankar was born and raised in Mumbai, India, with family roots in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He comes from a family of doctors and government servants. Shankar completed a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science Engineering from JSS Academy of Technical Education, affiliated with Uttar Pradesh Technical University, in 2012. During his undergraduate studies, he launched his first entrepreneurial venture while in his second year. In 2017, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Strathclyde Business School, with a specialization in finance and general strategy.
Career
[edit]Early entrepreneurship (2010-2017)
[edit]In 2010, while still an undergraduate student, Siddharth Shankar co-founded Connoisseur Branding Solutions Pvt Ltd, a New Delhi-based company that provided branding and marketing services. In 2012, he established SG Holdings and Kroisos Investment Company, through which he was involved in strategic investments and business development activities. He managed these ventures until 2017, gaining early experience in entrepreneurship and investment strategy.
Tails Trading (2017-2024)
[edit]In 2017, Siddharth Shankar founded Tails Trading Ltd in London, initially focusing on facilitating market access for British consumer brands in Asian markets, particularly in the context of Brexit. In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, the company shifted its model from distribution to brand acquisition, evolving into a brand portfolio company. Under Shankar's leadership, Tails Trading Ltd reportedly built a portfolio of over 285 consumer brands across various categories. The company expanded its distribution network globally, serving sectors including HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, cafés), retail, convenience, wholesale, and cash-and-carry. It also established a trade finance fund, with a fund size (AUM) of £2B, specializing in the purchase of accounts receivable. By 2024, the company claimed an annual turnover of £6.7 billion and had adopted a self-funded growth strategy, using internal revenue, profits, and financial mechanisms such as invoice factoring to support expansion. In the same year, Shankar oversaw the sale of Tails Trading’s consumer brand division in a transaction reportedly valued at over $500 million. Following the sale, he remained involved as an Advisor to the Board of Directors for the handover period.
Komerz (2024-present)
[edit]In September 2024, Siddharth Shankar was appointed Global Chief Operating Officer at Komerz Ltd, a company specializing in omni-channel distribution solutions. In this role, he oversees the company's operations, focusing on connecting consumer brands to global markets through integrated supply chain systems.
Business philosophy and approach
[edit]Shankar has described his business philosophy as focusing on identifying market opportunities during periods of economic uncertainty and pursuing self-funded growth through revenue and operational efficiency. He has expressed an emphasis on facilitating global market access, particularly in the UK–India trade corridor. His stated approach prioritizes long-term value creation and sustainable business growth over short-term profitability.
Investment interests and future plans
[edit]Shankar has publicly expressed interest in investments involving consumer brands, trade finance infrastructure, supply chain technologies, sports ventures, and smart technology solutions.
Net worth
[edit]As of 2025, Siddharth Shankar’s estimated net worth is $500 million[9]. His current wealth largely comes from the recent sale of Tails Trading Ltd’s consumer brand division, reportedly valued at over $500 million, along with multiple private investment holdings. He is currently in talks to sell Tails Trading’s £2 billion trade finance arm in a deal reportedly valued at £750 million.
Personal life
[edit]Siddharth Shankar maintains a relatively private personal life. He divides his time between London and Mumbai and is known to be an avid traveller. Outside of business, he has expressed interest in sports investment, consumer brands, supply chain & logistics, B2B commerce & trade enablement, technology, and trade finance.
References
[edit]- ^ "Indian-origin founder on feeling empty after $500 million exit: 'How much golf can I play?".
- ^ "Indian-Origin Founder Opens Up About Existential Crisis After Selling His Business For $500 Million".
- ^ "Frictionless commerce, not symbolic gestures, says Shankar on the India–UK FTA's potential for SMEs".
- ^ "A Funding Free route to $500 Million Exit: How Serial Entrepreneur Siddharth Shankar Broke Every Startup Rule".
- ^ "Practical MBAs Are Overhyped, Lack Real-World Value: £6.7B Entrepreneur Siddharth Shankar".
- ^ ""I Don't Invest Based On Hype, I Look For Strong Fundamentals": Siddharth Shankar".
- ^ "India's e-commerce triumph not just "delivery apps", says exit-backed entrepreneur".
- ^ "'Focus On Creating Real Value Rather Than Chasing Valuations': Siddharth Shankar".
- ^ "Indian entrepreneur sells private arm of UK-based Tails Trading Group".
- ^ "Earning Rs 4,000 crore gave unexpected identity crisis to this Indian founder. 'How much PlayStation can one play?'".