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Niraj Shah
Chief Executive Officer at
WAYFAIR INC.
Net worth: 101 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Niraj S. Shah is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded Wayfair, Inc., Wayfair LLC, Spinners, Inc. and Simplify Mobile Corp. and who has been at the head of 5 different companies. Currently, he occupies the position of Co-Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President at Wayfair, Inc. and Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Wayfair LLC and Co-Managing Director at Wayfair Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG (both are subsidiaries of Wayfair, Inc.). Niraj S. Shah is also on the board of 5 other companies. In his past career he occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer at Simplify Mobile Corp., Principal at The New York Times Co., Chief Executive Officer at Spinners, Inc., Chief Operating Officer & Director at iXL Enterprises, Inc., Principal at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. and Principal at Time Warner, Inc. Mr. Shah received an undergraduate degree from Cornell University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WAYFAIR, INC. 36.48% | 2026-04-19 | 9,373,304 ( 36.48% ) | 68 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-04-23 | 451,994 ( 0.41% ) | 33 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-06-08 | 244,211 ( 0.1% ) | 515 285 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Latest news about Niraj Shah
Niraj Shah active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WAYFAIR INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2002-02-28 |
| NEXTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-04-30 |
Wayfair LLC
 Wayfair LLC Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Sells an extensive line of furniture, lighting and cookware products through online | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-09-11 |
Cornell Tech Council | Director/Board Member | - |
Volition Capital LLC
 Volition Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Volition Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies with revenues of USD 5 - 50 million. It focuses on software, internet and consumer technology sector. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 10 - 50 million. It acquires minority interest and also takes a seat on the board of directors. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Pillar Co Management LLC
 Pillar Co Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pillar VC invests in companies located across the globe primarily in United States. The firm focuses on broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in pre-seed and seed stage transactions with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 7 million. It acts as a lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Wayfair Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG
 Wayfair Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Wayfair (UK) Ltd.
 Wayfair (UK) Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells furniture, rugs, mattresses, lighting and other related products through online | Director/Board Member | 2008-12-17 |
Macp Organization
 Macp Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promote job stabilization and growth across business | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Niraj Shah
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Training of Niraj Shah
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
67
1st degree connections
21
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 21 |
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Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services | Finance |
The New York Times Co.
 The New York Times Co. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Operates as a global, multimedia news and information company, which engages in publishing newspapers, digital businesses, investments in paper mills and other investments | Consumer Services |
iXL Enterprises, Inc.
 iXL Enterprises, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology services | Technology Services |
Time Warner, Inc.
 Time Warner, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides cable network, filmed entertainment and publishing services | Consumer Services |
Wayfair, Inc.
 Wayfair, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates an online home furnishing store | Retail Trade |
Spinners, Inc.
 Spinners, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer integration services | Technology Services |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
 Federal Reserve Bank of Boston General GovernmentGovernment Operates as a central bank | Government |
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
 Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Wayfair LLC
Wayfair LLC Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Sells an extensive line of furniture, lighting and cookware products through online | Retail Trade |
The Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange, Inc.
 The Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates internet business and marketing association | Commercial Services |
Volition Capital LLC
Volition Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Volition Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies with revenues of USD 5 - 50 million. It focuses on software, internet and consumer technology sector. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 10 - 50 million. It acquires minority interest and also takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
Macp Organization
Macp Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promote job stabilization and growth across business | Commercial Services |
Cornell University Council | |
Simplify Mobile Corp. | |
Pillar Co Management LLC
Pillar Co Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pillar VC invests in companies located across the globe primarily in United States. The firm focuses on broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in pre-seed and seed stage transactions with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 7 million. It acts as a lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
Wayfair (UK) Ltd.
Wayfair (UK) Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells furniture, rugs, mattresses, lighting and other related products through online | Retail Trade |
Wayfair Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG
Wayfair Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services | Commercial Services |
Shah Charitable Foundation
 Shah Charitable Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Nextdoor Holdings, Inc.
 Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a holding company with interest in operating as social network site which connects with neighborhood and businesses | Technology Services |
Cornell Tech Council |
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