Meesho

E-commerce

Founded in 2015 by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal, Meesho is an Indian e-commerce platform that began as a social commerce network for resellers and evolved into a massive direct-to-consumer marketplace focused on affordability and Tier 2+ cities.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 2015
Founders: Vidit Aatrey & Sanjeev Barnwal
Headquarters: Bengaluru, India
Industry: E-commerce

About Meesho

Meesho (short for 'Meri Shop') was founded in 2015 by IIT Delhi alumni Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal. Selected for Y Combinator in 2016, it initially enabled small businesses and individuals (mostly women homemakers) to start online stores and resell products via WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram without holding inventory.

Meesho later pivoted to a broader B2C marketplace model, competing directly with Amazon and Flipkart in India but focusing squarely on the value-conscious segment in Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities. It disrupted the market by charging zero commission to sellers, relying instead on ad revenue and logistics fulfillment.

What Meesho Does

E-commerce Marketplace

Value-focused shopping platform covering fashion, home, beauty, and electronics.

Seller Ecosystem

Zero-commission platform for millions of small and medium businesses (SMBs).

Logistics & Fulfillment

Third-party logistics network optimized for cost-effective delivery across rural and semi-urban India.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Meesho.

Software Engineering
Data Science & Applied AI
Product Management
Business Strategy & Operations
Supply Chain & Logistics
Design (UX/UI)
Marketing & Growth

Meesho's History

2015
Founded
Meesho founded by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal.
2016
Y Combinator
Meesho becomes one of the first Indian startups selected for Y Combinator.
2021
Zero commission model
Meesho drops seller commissions to zero, triggering explosive growth in its seller base.
2021
Unicorn status
Raises $300M led by SoftBank, achieving unicorn valuation.
2023
Profitability milestone
Meesho announces its first profitable month, a rarity in Indian e-commerce.

Purpose & Values

“To democratize internet commerce for everyone”

Meesho states its vision is to enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online, bringing affordable, quality products to the next billion internet users in India.

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