Zepto
YC W21YC Top CompanyMH, IN · Founded 2020 · 1,300 employees · 13 known investors
Zepto operates a network of micro-warehouses across Indian cities to provide rapid grocery delivery to consumers. The company has built a logistics infrastructure designed to fulfill orders within minutes.
Also known as KiranaKart
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)
Zepto was founded in 2020 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra.
Investors · 13
Avenir Growth CapitalNew York
Breyer CapitalAustin · $500K – $10M
ContrarySan Francisco · $2M
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General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M
Goodwater CapitalBurlingame · $5M – $50M
Liquidity CapitalLondon · $100M
NordstarLondon
Trifecta Capital AdvisorsGurugram
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Zone 2 Ventures LlcNew York
Glade Brook Capital Partnersreported · 2 sourcesGreenwich
Nexus Venture PartnersreportedPort Louis, Port Louis · $500K – $10M
Stepstone GroupreportedCharlotte
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$665M disclosed across 1 of 5 rounds · 2023–2026
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Key figures
latest reportedHeadcountAug 202619,616
Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Zepto went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 9
by search overlapFlipkart4343 shared keywordsFlipkart operates one of India's largest e-commerce marketplaces and was acquired by Walmart in 2018.
Instacart2966 shared keywordsInstacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
Big Basket2717 shared keywordsBigBasket is India's largest online grocery supermarket offering over 40,000 products from 1,000+ brands, including fresh produce, dairy, household essentials, and branded foods delivered across 300+ cities. The company also operates bbnow, a quick-commerce service providing grocery delivery within 15-30 minutes.
DoorDash1873 shared keywordsDoorDash operates a restaurant delivery platform that connects customers with dining establishments across hundreds of cities in North America through a logistics network.
1Mg1357 shared keywordsTata 1mg is India's leading online pharmacy and healthcare platform that offers medicines, lab tests, doctor consultations, and cancer care services. The company operates a digital marketplace serving Indian consumers seeking pharmaceuticals, diagnostic testing, and medical advice.
Walgreens1248 shared keywordsWalgreens operates a pharmacy and retail health and wellness business, offering prescription services, over-the-counter medications, health products, and photo services to consumers.
Uber Eats1144 shared keywordsEasiest way for consumers and businesses to order food from favorite local eateries
PharmEasy963 shared keywordsPharmEasy is a consumer healthcare platform offering on-demand home delivery of prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, diagnostic tests, and teleconsultation services in India.
Sayweee947 shared keywordsWeee! is a grocery delivery company that recruits drivers to deliver groceries to customers, operating a fleet of vans and distribution centers. It offers driver work through two programs: Flex, for independent contractors who set their own schedules, and Fleet, for full-time employees.
Companies competing with Zepto for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
In the news
Zepto to raise $800 million in pre-IPO round valuing company at $5.1 billion - Lapaas Voicevoice.lapaas.com · Jul 2026
Zepto Faces Lower Valuation for Upcoming IPO Amid Profitability Concerns – Outlook Businessoutlookbusiness.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Zepto do?
- Zepto operates a network of micro-warehouses across Indian cities to provide rapid grocery delivery to consumers. The company has built a logistics infrastructure designed to fulfill orders within minutes.
- Who founded Zepto?
- Zepto was founded by Aadit Palicha, Kaivalya Vohra in 2020.
- Who are Zepto's investors?
- Zepto's investors include Avenir Growth Capital, Breyer Capital, Contrary, General Catalyst, Goodwater Capital, Liquidity Capital, Nordstar, Trifecta Capital Advisors and 5 more.
- How much funding has Zepto raised?
- Zepto has disclosed $665M raised across 1 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Zepto headquartered?
- Zepto is headquartered in MH, IN.