Short Bio
Meesho is an Indian social commerce platform that enables individuals to start their own online reselling business. It was founded in 2015 by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal. Meesho acts as a marketplace connecting suppliers or manufacturers with resellers, who are typically individuals or small businesses.
Overview
Company Name: | Meesho |
Also Know as: | N/A |
Type: | Private |
Industry: | E-Commerce |
Founded: | 2015 |
Founders: | Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwa |
Headquarters: | Bangalore, India |
Area Served: | India |
Revenue: | ₹ 3,232 crore in FY 2022 |
Net Income: | N/A |
Number of Employees | 2790+ |
Website: | meesho.com |
History
Meesho was founded in 2015 in Bangalore, India. By two IIT alumni Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwa. Meesho was started as a way to empower small businesses and individuals to become entrepreneurs by leveraging their social networks. Initially, Meesho started as a platform for reselling lifestyle and fashion products through WhatsApp. It provided a way for individuals to source products directly from suppliers, add their profit margin, and sell them to their network of friends and family.
Services
Meesho provides a range of services to its users, primarily focusing on facilitating social commerce and enabling individuals to start their online reselling businesses. Here are some key services offered by Meesho:
- Reselling Platform
- Product Sourcing
- Order Management
- Payments and Commission
- Marketing and Promotion Tools
- Training and Support
- Analytics and Insights
Founder
Meesho was founded by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal in 2015.
Vidit Aatrey is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Meesho. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. Vidit has a background in technology and business, and he played a crucial role in shaping Meesho into one of India’s leading social commerce platforms.
Sanjeev Barnwal, the co-founder of Meesho, is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur. He has a background in computer science and engineering. Sanjeev contributed to the early development and growth of Meesho, helping to establish its foundation and technology infrastructure.