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Meet Thomas Peterffy: His Journey From A Poor Immigrant To A Multi-Billionaire

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Meet Thomas Peterffy: His Journey From A Poor Immigrant To A Multi-Billionaire

You may know Thomas Peterffy as a Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., but what is unknown to the world is the fact that he was a refugee who migrated from place to place in search of a better future.

Thomas was Born in 1944 in Hungary, in a hospital basement during a Russian air raid. The harsh Soviet rule in Hungary made many people leave the place and move in search of a better life. Thomas and his father Perenc Peterffy were among them.

His father who was living with his second wife found it hard to accommodate his son. He gave Thomas a 100 dollars and asked to him to make his living. There began his journey from being penniless to being one of the world’s wealthiest person.

The young immigrant Thomas was not so good at speaking English, left his engineering studies and emigrated to the United States as a refugee in 1965. He moved to the New York City and earned a bachelor’s degree from Clark University.

He began his career as an architectural draftsman in the US. It was in this firm, he programmed a newly purchased computer, which ultimately shaped his future. Eventually, he left this career as a designer of software and bought a seat on the American Stock Exchange to trade equity options. He consistently replaced manual processes with more efficient automated ones.

He made a major change by introducing handheld computers onto the trading floors in early 1980’s. He founded his first company T.P. & Co in 1978 and his second venture was Timber Hill Inc., in 1982. In 2001, he named Timer Hill Group to Interactive Brokers Group LLC. The company’s headquarters is now located in Greenwich, now logs in over one million trades per day.

According to Forbes reports, the net worth of Thomas Peterffy estimates around $16 billion and this makes him stand as the 32nd richest man in the US. And he is fondly known as “The Father Of High-Speed Trading.”

During the 2016 Presidential Elections, Thomas Peterffy donated $100,000 to the campaign of Republican nominee Donald Trump. He said: “This election will determine the course of this country for a long time into the future.”

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Tesla Secures Mumbai Facility as Key Step in India Market Entry

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Tesla has ramped up its India expansion by leasing a 24,565 sq ft warehouse at Lodha Logistics Park in Mumbai’s Kurla West. The five-year lease, registered on May 16, 2025, involves a total rent of over ₹24 crore, starting at ₹37.53 lakh per month with a 5% annual escalation. The facility includes two ground-floor units and 20 parking spots, with rent payments commencing June 1, 2025.

This warehouse will function as a key service center and garage for Tesla’s India operations, excluding bodywork and spray painting. The move supports Tesla’s preparations for its official market debut, expected in late 2025 or early 2026.

Tesla’s India rollout includes offices in Pune, flagship showrooms in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Delhi-NCR, and co-working spaces in Mumbai. The new warehouse lease highlights Tesla’s commitment to building a robust infrastructure for sales, service, and delivery of electric vehicles and energy products across India.

While manufacturing plans are not yet confirmed, Tesla is reportedly exploring sites in Maharashtra for a potential assembly unit. The Mumbai warehouse lease marks a significant step in Tesla’s strategy to establish a strong presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets.

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Razorpay Partners with MeitY Startup Hub to Accelerate Deeptech Innovation in Tier II and III Cities

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MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has partnered with fintech leader Razorpay to support the growth of deeptech and emerging tech startups across India, with a special focus on those in Tier II and III cities. Through this collaboration, early-stage startups will gain access to Razorpay’s fintech infrastructure, mentorship, and resources via the Razorpay Rize program.

Startups in areas like AI, blockchain, robotics, and IoT will benefit from streamlined company incorporation support, expert mentorship, product credits, and guidance for applying to global accelerators such as Y Combinator. Selected founders will also join the exclusive Rize Community, connecting with peer networks and attending masterclasses.

MSH CEO Panneerselvam Madanagopal emphasized that this partnership will help founders scale faster by providing vital support in mentorship, capital access, and digital infrastructure. As India’s startup ecosystem surpasses 159,000 DPIIT-recognised startups, this initiative aims to give deeptech entrepreneurs the tools and networks needed to innovate for India and expand globally.

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PixelSky Capital Unveils INR 400 Crore Secondaries Fund

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Bengaluru-based investment bank IndigoEdge, in partnership with entrepreneur Hitesh Ahuja, has launched PixelSky Capital, a secondaries fund targeting INR 400 crore. The fund will invest in eight late-stage tech and consumer companies expected to go public within three to four years, with cheque sizes of INR 40–50 crore each. PixelSky has already invested in beauty retailer Purplle and aims to close a second deal by June 2025.

 

The fund focuses on secondary transactions, allowing existing shareholders to sell stakes to new investors, providing liquidity ahead of IPOs. Founders have committed INR 10–15 crore, with additional capital coming from domestic family offices and startup founders. Final close is expected by March 2026.

 

Led by Hitesh Ahuja, who sold his foodtech startup Yumlane in 2023, and IndigoEdge cofounder Zerin Rahiman, PixelSky marks IndigoEdge’s expansion from advisory and proprietary investments into fund management. The firm has facilitated over 150 transactions worth around $3 billion and invested INR 25–30 crore as a limited partner in multiple VC funds. PixelSky is currently evaluating about 20 companies before finalizing its portfolio

 

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