Founded in July 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is an Indian quick-commerce startup that delivers groceries and daily essentials to customers in as little as 10 minutes. Originally launched as KiranaKart, the company later rebranded itself as Zepto after shifting its focus to ultra-fast grocery delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Zepto has rapidly expanded its operations across major Indian cities through a network of dark stores and technology-driven logistics.Zepto offers thousands of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy items, snacks, beverages, personal care products, household essentials, electronics, and more. By combining artificial intelligence, efficient inventory management, and strategically located fulfillment centers, the company has become one of India’s leading players in the quick-commerce industry. Within a few years of its launch, Zepto achieved unicorn status and has attracted significant investments from global venture capital firms. The company continues to expand its customer base, dark-store network, and product categories while preparing for a public listing.
Active Founders
Aadit Palicha – Co-Founder & CEO
Aadit Palicha is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zepto. He started the company in 2021 along with his childhood friend Kaivalya Vohra with the vision of transforming grocery delivery in India. Before launching Zepto, Aadit briefly studied Computer Science at Stanford University but left college to build the startup full-time. Under his leadership, Zepto has become one of India’s fastest-growing technology companies, known for its 10-minute delivery model, rapid expansion, and innovative supply chain. Aadit oversees the company’s overall strategy, fundraising, business growth, and long-term vision.
Kaivalya Vohra – Co-Founder
Kaivalya Vohra is the co-founder of Zepto and has played a key role in building the company’s technology and operations. Like Aadit, he also attended Stanford University before leaving to pursue entrepreneurship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kaivalya has been instrumental in developing Zepto’s operational infrastructure, dark-store network, and customer experience. His focus on execution, technology, and logistics has helped the company scale rapidly across multiple cities while maintaining its promise of ultra-fast deliveries. In recognition of their achievements, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra have been featured in several prestigious entrepreneur lists, including Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia.