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HealthTech · Thane, Maharashtra

Avni

Toxin-free, sustainable menstrual and intimate-care products.

Founded by Sujata Pawar (co-founder, with Apurv Agrawal)

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Snapshot

Founded
2020
Headquarters
Thane, Maharashtra
Industry
HealthTech
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Seed
Employees
11-50
Markets
India
Last updated
25 June 2026

About Avni

A pharmacist and MBA from Mumbai, she co-founded Avni with her husband Apurv Agrawal to rebuild period care around safety and sustainability — and reached tens of thousands of women doing it.

Founders

Sujata Pawar (co-founder

Woman Founder

with Apurv Agrawal)

Woman Founder

Co-founders: Apurv Agrawal — Co-founder.

Industry classification

HealthTech Menstrual Care

Funding

Investors: We Founder Circle

Ideal customers

Consumers (patients)Clinics

Typical customer segments for a healthtech company.

Founder story

In-depth profile

How Sujata Pawar (co-founder built Avni

A pharmacist and MBA from Mumbai, she co-founded Avni with her husband Apurv Agrawal to rebuild period care around safety and sustainability — and reached tens of thousands of women doing it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Avni do?
A pharmacist and MBA from Mumbai, she co-founded Avni with her husband Apurv Agrawal to rebuild period care around safety and sustainability — and reached tens of thousands of women doing it.
Who founded Avni?
Avni was founded by Sujata Pawar (co-founder and with Apurv Agrawal).
Where is Avni headquartered?
Avni is headquartered in Thane, Maharashtra, India.
Is Avni funded?
Yes — Avni is venture-funded and has reached the Seed stage.
When was Avni founded?
Avni was founded in 2020.