Meesho

Meesho is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru, dedicated to democratizing internet commerce for the 'next billion' users. Founded in 2015 by IIT Delhi alumni Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal, the company initially gained prominence as a social commerce platform that empowered individual resellers to sell products via social media. Over the years, it has evolved into a horizontal marketplace that connects millions of small businesses, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs directly with consumers across India, with a specific focus on Tier-2, 3, and 4 cities.

Mission: To democratize internet commerce by bringing a range of products and new customers online, making e-commerce accessible and affordable to everyone. Vision: To enable 100 million small businesses in India, including individual entrepreneurs, to succeed online.

• Successfully completed an IPO in December 2025 raising $603 million
• Fastest shopping app to reach 500 million downloads
• Named one of the most influential companies by Time magazine in 2023
• Developed Valmo, a proprietary logistics marketplace for high-volume, low-cost shipping
• Serves nearly 200 million annual transacting users

Sources

• Official Meesho Website
• BSE India IPO Filings