Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni family office invests in real estate platform SILA

Indian cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni's family office has made an undisclosed amount of investment in Norwest Venture Partners-backed real estate platform SILA.

Founded in 2010 by Rushabh and Sahil Vora, SILA claims that it manages over 200 million square feet of Real Estate across 125+ cities in India.

The company has advised on real estate transactions worth over Rs 16,000 crore for global and domestic funds across India. Its service offerings include Facility Management and Real Estate Advisory. 

SILA's market presence

SILA manages over 200 million square feet of Real Estate across 125+ cities in India, with over 25,000 employees. The company claims to have grown at a CAGR of over 40% over the last decade, and plans on an IPO within the next 3 years.

Leadership comments

Sahil Vora, Founder, SILA, emphasized the strong alignment between Dhoni’s character and SILA’s values. “Mahi bhai’s inspiration for us doesn’t only come from his success as a cricketer, but also from his leadership skills and personality. As entrepreneurs there is so much to learn from him, and we could not be more thrilled to have him support our journey at SILA.” 

Reflecting on SILA’s plans and the significance of this partnership, Rushabh Vora, Co-founder & Managing Director, 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.” 

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. 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.”