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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger; padding: 5px 0;" |'''Navneet Mandhani'''
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |India
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Cypriot
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Residence'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Dubai|Dubai]], [[wikipedia:United Arab Emirates|United Arab Emirates]]
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Entrepreneur, Real estate developer, Investor
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |2004–present
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Education'''
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* MS – [[wikipedia:Louisiana State University|Louisiana State University]]
* BS – [[wikipedia:GITAM University|GITAM University]]

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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Known for'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Founder of Karma Developers
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'''''Navneet Mandhani''''' is an Indian-born Cypriot entrepreneur and real estate developer based in [[wikipedia:Dubai|Dubai]], [[wikipedia:United Arab Emirates|United Arab Emirates]]. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Karma Developers, a Dubai-based real estate development company, and the founder of Sophonos Investments, a technology-focused investment firm.

== Early life and education ==
Navneet Mandhani was born in India. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from [[wikipedia:GITAM University|GITAM University]] in 2002. He later pursued a Master of Science in the same field from [[wikipedia:Louisiana State University|Louisiana State University]] in the United States in 2004.

== Career ==
After completing his studies, Mandhani worked in software engineering and enterprise technology roles in the United States, including a period at [[wikipedia:IBM|IBM]].

In 2010, he founded '''Voyzze Communications'', a Voice-over-Internet-Protocol company in North America, which he exited in 2013. He also operated '''''Future Resources FZE'', a commodities trading company based in Fujairah.

In 2013, Mandhani founded '''Karma Developers'' in Dubai. The company focused on residential development in emerging areas such as Dubai Investment Park, Falcon City, and Dubai Silicon Oasis. Its first project in Dubai Investment Park sold out shortly after launch.

Subsequent projects included '<nowiki/>''Trinity in Arjan'', '''Milos in Dubai Land'', and '''Antalya in Dubai Sports City''. By 2025, the company had delivered over 2,000 homes, with an additional 2,000 under construction. The company has expanded internationally to Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Australia.

Mandhani has also been featured as a property market commentator in regional media, including [[wikipedia:Khaleej Times|Khaleej Times]] and [[wikipedia:Arabian Business|Arabian Business]], where he has shared insights on real estate trends and market outlook.

Through '''Sophonos Investments'', Mandhani has invested in early-stage technology companies. One such investment, '''Yourkeys'', was acquired by [[wikipedia:Zoopla|Zoopla]] in 2021.

== Philanthropy ==
Through the initiative '''Karma Cares'', Mandhani has supported organisations such as the Dubai Autism Centre and children’s shelters in India. During the [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 pandemic]], he financed flights for workers stranded due to travel restrictions.

== Recognition ==
Mandhani was included in the ''[[wikipedia:Gulf Business|Gulf Business]]'' Top 100 Indians list for 2025. He was also featured in the ''Entrepreneur Middle East'' 100 NRIs list in 2026.

== External links ==
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/navneet-mandhani-953b05353/ Navneet Mandhani] on LinkedIn

== References ==

* [https://gulfbusiness.com/top-100-indians-2025-page/navneet-mandhani/ Gulf Business – Top 100 Indians 2025: Navneet Mandhani]
* [https://www.ceo-middleeast.com/ceo/business/karma-developers-ceo-is-building-properties-and-communities-across-dubai CEO Middle East – Karma Developers CEO is building properties across Dubai]
* [https://mena.entrepreneur.com/business-news/the-100-nris-2026-navneet-mandhani-founder-and-chief-executive-officer-karma-developers Entrepreneur Middle East – The 100 NRIs 2026: Navneet Mandhani]
* [https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-first-time-home-buyer-programme-benefits Khaleej Times – Dubai first-time home buyer programme benefits]
* [https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/property/uae-rising-rents-residency-options-drive-young-buyers-to-own-homes Khaleej Times – Rising rents drive young buyers to own homes]
* [https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/real-estate/dubai-real-estate-is-it-a-good-time-to-buy-property-in-2026 Arabian Business – Dubai real estate outlook 2026]
* [https://www.zoopla.co.uk/press/releases/zoopla-acquires-yourkeys-as-it-bolsters-industryleading-software-offer-for-housebuilders/ Zoopla – Acquisition of Yourkeys]
* [https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/277555-15 PitchBook – Yourkeys company profile]

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