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.
