“Clarity beats motivation. Systems beat talent. Consistency beats intensity.”
Abhishek Mahto is a technology entrepreneur and founder of MBT Ventures (MBT Group), a diversified venture ecosystem that spans crypto exchange infrastructure (Nomoex), decentralised cloud and blockchain technology (DeCloudX), AI-driven digital platforms and social-impact initiatives through MBT Trust.
Hailing from Khunti, a small Tier-3 city in Jharkhand, Abhishek began his entrepreneurial journey at 14 and has since moved from single products to building scalable, future-ready systems. Each MBT venture is designed to plug structural gaps in technology, finance and infrastructure, with a long-term aim to create institution-grade platforms from India that can compete globally.
The Inspiration
Abhishek’s motivation came from an early discomfort with gaps and inefficiencies he saw in the tech industry. Growing up, he saw how limited access to technology, infrastructure and opportunity often held capable people back, even when they had the ability. It was this gap that pushed him to start experimenting young. He reveals,
“Growing up, I saw how limited access to technology, infrastructure, and opportunity restricts capable people. That pushed me to start experimenting young. At 14, I launched my first business by self-learning technology and building digital products from scratch. There was no formal roadmap, only experimentation, execution, and reinvestment of whatever little I earned. Over time, those early experiments matured into structured businesses with real users, teams, and global ambitions.”
A Competitive Edge
Abhishek Mahto’s ventures stand out for their ecosystem thinking. Rather than building isolated products, he builds interconnected platforms where infrastructure, finance, technology and community reinforce each other.
Take Nomex, for instance. Abhishek says,
“Nomoex is not just an exchange. It is part of a broader financial and liquidity ecosystem. Likewise, DeCloudX is not just cloud infrastructure. It is designed to empower developers through decentralisation, ownership, and revenue-sharing.”
This approach shifts the focus from short-term optics to long-term value creation.
The Challenges
Along the way, Abhishek faced capital constraints, credibility gaps because of his age, and the pressure of building publicly while he was still learning. He reveals,
“There were periods of extreme financial stress, slow traction, and scepticism from stakeholders. What helped me push through was discipline, clarity, and the ability to detach emotion from execution. I learned to pivot fast, cut losses early, and stay brutally honest about what was working and what wasn’t.”
He overcame these challenges by treating setbacks as feedback rather than failure.
The Wins
Abhishek Mahto measures success in terms of adoption, sustainability, and strategic positioning, and his milestones reflect each of these dimensions.
So far, he has raised over $2 million across his ventures to build scalable technology platforms. Nomoex also reached a market capitalisation of more than $45 million in April 2025.
Abhishek is also proud of the fact that MBT Ventures manages over $60 million in assets under management across technology, infrastructure and strategic investments.
Additionally, Abhishek won the Global Startup Summit, Bengaluru in 2023 at 19, and was recognised among FOX Story India’s Top 100 Emerging Entrepreneurs the same year. At 16, his first app was launched by General Vijay Kumar Singh and Arjun Munda, a national validation early in his career. He has also filed a patent for DeCloudX, marking a move into deep tech and infrastructure innovation.
The Plans Ahead
Abhishek’s focus over the next few years is to scale MBT Ventures into a $10 billion venture group by 2030, built on strong fundamentals rather than short-term valuation spikes. He further adds,
“The strategy involves deepening our presence in blockchain infrastructure, decentralised cloud, AI services, and digital public-utility platforms, while maintaining disciplined capital allocation and institutional governance.”
His long-term ambition is to move beyond building startups to building institutions. The goal is to create systems that remain relevant, resilient and valuable over decades.
Lessons Learned
One of the lessons Abhishek learned early was that perfect conditions rarely exist. When he began his journey, he started without capital or access and realised that it’s patience and discipline that matter far more than timing.
Lastly, as he signs off, he says,
“You don’t need perfect conditions to start. I didn’t have them at 14, and most entrepreneurs don’t. What you need is patience, execution discipline, and the willingness to learn faster than you fail. Ignore external timelines. Build real skills. Focus on outcomes, not noise. If you can survive the early years without quitting, you’re already ahead.”
