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Fashion · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Little Shilpa

Founded by Shilpa Chavan

Snapshot

Founded
2009
Industry
Fashion
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
5 July 2026

About Little Shilpa

Founded in 2009, Little Shilpa is a women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was founded by Shilpa Chavan. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.

Founder

Shilpa Chavan

Woman Founder

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a fashion company.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Little Shilpa do?
Founded in 2009, Little Shilpa is a women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was founded by Shilpa Chavan. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Who founded Little Shilpa?
Little Shilpa was founded by Shilpa Chavan.
Where is Little Shilpa headquartered?
Little Shilpa is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Is Little Shilpa funded?
Little Shilpa is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was Little Shilpa founded?
Little Shilpa was founded in 2009.