Media · Mumbai, Maharashtra
Homegrown
Youth-culture and lifestyle media publication and content agency.
Founded by Varsha Patra
Snapshot
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Industry
- Media
- Business model
- Media
- Funding stage
- Bootstrapped
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 26 June 2026
About Homegrown
Homegrown is a women-led media, content and community company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2013. It was founded by Varsha Patra. It primarily serves readers and advertisers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Founder
Co-founders: Varun Patra — Co-founder & CMO; Natalia Lasota — Co-founder.
Industry classification
Media Culture / Digital Publishing
Ideal customers
Readers & advertisers
Typical customer segments for a media company.
Website, social
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Homegrown do?
- Homegrown is a women-led media, content and community company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2013. It was founded by Varsha Patra. It primarily serves readers and advertisers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
- Who founded Homegrown?
- Homegrown was founded by Varsha Patra.
- Where is Homegrown headquartered?
- Homegrown is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Is Homegrown funded?
- Homegrown is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
- When was Homegrown founded?
- Homegrown was founded in 2013.