Markhor was founded by Waqas Ali, Sidra Qasim in 2014.

Who are Markhor's investors?

Markhor's investors include 500 Global, Y Combinator.

Where is Markhor headquartered?

Markhor is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Markhor

YC S15

San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · 5 employees · 2 known investors

Markhor sells leather shoes and accessories that are hand-made by skilled craftspeople in South Asia.

Also known as Atoms · Inc.

Consumer Direct to Consumer FashionUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S15)

Markhor was founded in 2014 by Waqas Ali and Sidra Qasim.

Waqas Aliin 𝕏Co-Founder2012–2022

Sidra Qasim in 𝕏FounderSidra Qasim is co-founder and CEO of Atoms, and previously founded Markhor. She is an investor in several companies including Buzzer, AirSchool, AimFit, and WorkOS.

Investors · 2

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

Tajikistan Notes Conservation Success as Markhor Population Grows - The Times Of Central Asiatimesca.com · Jul 2026

Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor barely raises the bar for children's films in Pakistan - Culture - Imagesimages.dawn.com · Feb 2018

Humans, Shoes and eCommerce – The back story of Markhor (YC S15)medium.com · Aug 2015

Markhor: Preserving an Ancient Shoe-Making Craft - Aleeza Rasool - Youlin Magazineyoulinmagazine.com · Sep 2014

Our Story - Markhormarkhor.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Markhor do?: Markhor sells leather shoes and accessories that are hand-made by skilled craftspeople in South Asia.
Who founded Markhor?: Markhor was founded by Waqas Ali, Sidra Qasim in 2014.
Who are Markhor's investors?: Markhor's investors include 500 Global, Y Combinator.
Where is Markhor headquartered?: Markhor is headquartered in San Francisco, US.