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Fashion · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Jade by Monica & Karishma

Founded by Monica Shah, Karishma Swali

Snapshot

Founded
2008
Industry
Fashion
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
4 July 2026

About Jade by Monica & Karishma

Founded in 2008, Jade by Monica & Karishma is a women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Jade by Monica & Karishma was co-founded by Monica Shah and Karishma Swali. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.

Founders

Monica Shah

Woman Founder

Karishma Swali

Woman Founder

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a fashion company.

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does Jade by Monica & Karishma do?
Founded in 2008, Jade by Monica & Karishma is a women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Jade by Monica & Karishma was co-founded by Monica Shah and Karishma Swali. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Who founded Jade by Monica & Karishma?
Jade by Monica & Karishma was founded by Monica Shah and Karishma Swali.
Where is Jade by Monica & Karishma headquartered?
Jade by Monica & Karishma is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Is Jade by Monica & Karishma funded?
Jade by Monica & Karishma is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was Jade by Monica & Karishma founded?
Jade by Monica & Karishma was founded in 2008.