Zepto’s Journey from Startup to $3.6 Billion Valuation
After raising $665 million, valuing Zepto at $3.6 billion, co-founder Aadit Palicha shared their three-year journey since launching the online grocery delivery app. Dropping out of college during the pandemic, Palicha and his partner founded Zepto, now poised to become a $5 billion company.
“Reflecting on Zepto’s three-year journey: two kids dropping out of college to build a company worth ₹30,000 crore in just three years is only possible in one country in 2024: India,” Palicha wrote on X. “We are dedicated to transforming Zepto into a world-class $50 billion Indian company, employing lakhs, as our way of giving back to this incredible country.”
Zepto’s success story exemplifies the dynamic opportunities within India’s stock market and finance sectors, showcasing the country’s potential for rapid business growth and innovation.