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D2C / Consumer · Bengaluru, Karnataka

Alicia Souza

An illustrator's eponymous brand of cheerful everyday goods.

Founded by Alicia Souza

Snapshot

Founded
2016
Business model
D2C lifestyle / illustration
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
28 September 2026

About Alicia Souza

Illustrator Alicia Souza built her eponymous Bengaluru brand around 2016, turning her instantly recognisable, warm doodles into stationery, home decor, accessories and apparel. What started as illustration became a full lifestyle-products business sold online. The appeal is personality: every product carries her drawings.

Founder

Alicia Souza

Woman Founder

Founder

Ideal customers

Stationery & gifting buyersIllustration fansYoung lifestyle shoppers

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does Alicia Souza do?
Illustrator Alicia Souza built her eponymous Bengaluru brand around 2016, turning her instantly recognisable, warm doodles into stationery, home decor, accessories and apparel. What started as illustration became a full lifestyle-products business sold online. The appeal is personality: every product carries her drawings.
Who founded Alicia Souza?
Alicia Souza was founded by Alicia Souza.
Where is Alicia Souza headquartered?
Alicia Souza is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Is Alicia Souza funded?
Alicia Souza is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was Alicia Souza founded?
Alicia Souza was founded in 2016.