Dewang Neralla

Dewang Neralla is a seasoned fintech professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry.1 He is currently the Founder and CEO of HiWiPay, a Mumbai-based fintech company that aims to simplify cross-border payments for students studying abroad.23

Prior to founding HiWiPay, Neralla held several notable positions:

1. CEO of NTT DATA Payment Services India (March 2022 - May 2023)
2. Founder and CEO of NTT DATA Payment Services India (November 2014 - March 2022)
3. Co-founder and Director Technology at Financial Technologies India Limited (January 1995 - November 2014)
4. Deputy Manager at BSE (1990 - 1995)1

Neralla holds a B.E. in Computer Science from Bharati Vidyapeeth, which he completed between 1986 and 1990.1 He is proficient in Gujarati, Hindi, and English.1

In October 2023, Neralla announced the launch of HiWi, his new startup focused on simplifying cross-border remittances.4 The company recently secured Rs 7.5 crore in funding led by Unicorn India Ventures and the Unmaj Group.2 HiWiPay aims to address challenges related to exchange rate transparency and documentation for students studying abroad, with plans to expand into SME services.2