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Fashion · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika

Founded by Shubhika Sharma

Snapshot

Founded
2011
Industry
Fashion
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
4 July 2026

About Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika

Founded in 2011, Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika is a women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was founded by Shubhika Sharma. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.

Founder

Shubhika Sharma

Woman Founder

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a fashion company.

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika do?
Founded in 2011, Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika is a women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was founded by Shubhika Sharma. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Who founded Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika?
Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika was founded by Shubhika Sharma.
Where is Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika headquartered?
Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Is Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika funded?
Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika founded?
Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika was founded in 2011.