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Meesho
AddedMar 22, 2024
UpdatedJul 7, 2026
Meesho

Meesho

Series D

Meesho: Making e-commerce accessible for India's small businesses and entrepreneurs.

HQ
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
Founded
2015
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorS16
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Meesho, founded in December 2015 by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal, is an e-commerce platform based in Bangalore, India. The company's core mission is to democratize internet commerce by making it accessible to small businesses and individual entrepreneurs across India. Meesho aims to enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online by providing them with access to a vast customer base, logistics, and payment services. The platform offers a wide range of products across over 30 categories, focusing on inclusivity and accessibility for the next billion users in India.

Notable figures affiliated with Meesho include its founders, Vidit Aatrey (CEO) and Sanjeev Barnwal (CTO). The company has attracted significant investment from prominent venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital and SoftBank. Key achievements include substantial revenue growth, reaching ₹5,735 crore (US$690 million) in FY23, despite a net income loss of ₹1,675 crore (US$200 million) in the same period. Meesho's impact is evident in its role in empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs, significantly altering the e-commerce landscape in India.

Meesho - Quick Facts

When was Meesho founded?

Meesho was founded in 2015.

Where is Meesho's headquarters located?

Meesho's headquarters is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN.

When was Meesho's last funding round?

Meesho's most recent funding round was for $52.5M (USD) in October 2023.

How much has Meesho raised to-date?

As of Oct 13, 2023, Meesho has raised a total of $1.1B (USD).

How many employees does Meesho have?

Meesho has 1,450 employees as of Mar 12, 2024.

Meesho - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Ecommerce
Geographic Exposure
  • India
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Online Shopping
Tags
  • Marketplace
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software