Ace cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's family office announced a strategic partnership on Tuesday, March 4, and invested in the leading real estate platform SILA. Backed by Norwest Venture Partners, SILA has grown its facility management and real estate advisory services across India. SILA manages over 200 million square feet of real estate across 125 cities in India.
Speaking on the investment, MS Dhoni family office said, “SILA is a dynamic real estate platform that has stood out in a highly competitive industry. Their ability to scale rapidly while maintaining a strong culture and sharp execution sets them apart." The investment amount was not disclosed.
“What drew us in even more was Sahil and Rushabh’s journey — their background as competitive sportsmen playing Squash for India has shaped the way they lead and build teams with grit, discipline and a long-term vision. We see SILA as a company that will constantly push boundaries, and I’m excited to be part of their journey,” added MS Dhoni's family office.
Founded in 2010, SILA is a real estate platform started by brothers, Rushabh and Sahil Vora. SILA manages over 200 million square feet of real estate in India. The real estate company has advised on real estate transactions worth over ₹16,000 crore for global and domestic funds across India.
Commenting on the fundraiser, Sahil Vora, Founder of SILA, said, “Mahi bhai’s inspiration for us comes from his success as a cricketer and his leadership skills and personality. As entrepreneurs, we have so much to learn from him, and we could not be more thrilled to have him support our journey at SILA.”
The company has grown at a CAGR of over 40 per cent over the last decade and plans an initial public offering (IPO) within the next three years. Reflecting on SILA’s plans and the significance of this partnership, Rushabh Vora, Co-founder & Managing Director of SILA, added, “As we build SILA, we will continue to work towards delivering value to all our stakeholders; our team, customers and shareholders. Having someone like MS Dhoni, who we have admired for years, believe in our story is incredibly exciting. His support reinforces our vision and fuels our ambition to scale further in the coming years."
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