This year’s list of 35 richest people under 35 is filled with self- made multimillionaires. 33 of 38 people on the list did not inherit their wealth. At least half were state educated and a third didn’t go on to further education. Three South Asians also made the list- Vishal Karia (17), Ayman Rahman and Fateha Begum (29).
Vishal Karia- Vishal Karia is the founder of Affinity Fragrances and has made it at 19th position on the list with £98 million. The company was founded in 2016 and seven years later he has built a business of about £100 million, selling fragrances and other cosmetics. As a teenager with ADHD, he was expelled from school and now he calls the condition his superpower. Affinity Fragrances distributes products made by Hugo Boss, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Aramis and other top brands.
Ayman Rahman and Fateha Begum (29)- Ayman Rahman and Fateha Begum co- founded the energy trading specialist, Dare International. The company quickly took over the industry’s demand and became a leading player in the industry. The company, worth £54 million, is all owned by Rahman.
