Name Priyanka Gill Website popxo.com | Spouse(s) Raj Gill Nationality British | |
Born June 2, 1980 (age 44) ( 1980-06-02 ) Alma mater CJM Waverley Mussoorie (Schooling) Lady Shri Ram College for Women (BA)Kings College London (MA) Occupation POPxo (Founder and Editor-in-Chief) | ||
Priyanka Gill (born 2 June 1980) is a British fashion journalist, entrepreneur and angel investor currently based in London, United Kingdom.
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Career
Gill invests in lifestyle brands and early-stage technology start-ups. She is an investor in Bea's of Bloomsbury, a chain of cake shops in London, Yeildify, Campanja, SoundOut, and Raptor Supplies.
In 2006, Gill started her blog named eStylista. It went on to become POPxo.com. Besides the blog, she has also contributed to several international publications, such as The Independent and Travel and Leisure. Gill is currently a contributing editor for Harpers Bazaar India. She also writes for publications such as The Guardian, Vogue India and Hello Pakistan.
POPxo
The website was launched in March 2014 in London, United Kingdom. Currently it is anchored in three city centres; London, New Delhi and Mumbai.
In November 2014, POPxo.com raised US$ 500,000 in a round of funding from individual investors.
Art collector
Gill is a collector and investor in modern Indian art. In 2009, she bought Tyeb Mehta’s Mahisasura for US$ 1.2 million at a Christie's auction in New York. This work was sold at Christies inaugural Indian sale in Mumbai in December 2013 for US$ 3.2 million. Gill supports Indian art by hosting art soirees and receptions.
Personal life
Priyanka is married to Raj Gill, an independent trader based in London. The couple is ranked as number 33 in list of Asian Power Couples Hot 100 presented by Red Hot Curry.