Media · Bengaluru, Karnataka
Pratilipi
Self-publishing platform for Indian-language stories.
Founded by Shally Modi
Snapshot
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Industry
- Media
- Funding stage
- Series C
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 13 July 2026
About Pratilipi
Pratilipi is a self-publishing and storytelling platform connecting readers and writers across a dozen Indian languages, co-founded in 2014 by Shally Modi with a team of five. It grew into one of India’s largest vernacular-content platforms and has raised large venture rounds, extending into audio and comics.
Founder
Shally Modi
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pratilipi do?
- Pratilipi is a self-publishing and storytelling platform connecting readers and writers across a dozen Indian languages, co-founded in 2014 by Shally Modi with a team of five. It grew into one of India’s largest vernacular-content platforms and has raised large venture rounds, extending into audio and comics.
- Who founded Pratilipi?
- Pratilipi was founded by Shally Modi.
- Where is Pratilipi headquartered?
- Pratilipi is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Is Pratilipi funded?
- Yes — Pratilipi is venture-funded and has reached the Series C stage.
- When was Pratilipi founded?
- Pratilipi was founded in 2014.