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E-commerce · Porvorim, Goa

Sepia Stories

Founded by Pratima Gracias, Praful Makwana

Snapshot

Founded
2020
Headquarters
Porvorim, Goa
Industry
E-commerce
Business model
Marketplace / E-commerce
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
4 July 2026

About Sepia Stories

Sepia Stories is a Porvorim-based women-led e-commerce and online-retail company, started in 2020. Its founders are Pratima Gracias and Praful Makwana. It operates on a Marketplace / E-commerce model, serving online shoppers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.

Founders

Pratima Gracias

Woman Founder

Praful Makwana

Woman Founder

Ideal customers

Online shoppers

Typical customer segments for a e-commerce company.

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does Sepia Stories do?
Sepia Stories is a Porvorim-based women-led e-commerce and online-retail company, started in 2020. Its founders are Pratima Gracias and Praful Makwana. It operates on a Marketplace / E-commerce model, serving online shoppers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Who founded Sepia Stories?
Sepia Stories was founded by Pratima Gracias and Praful Makwana.
Where is Sepia Stories headquartered?
Sepia Stories is headquartered in Porvorim, Goa, India.
Is Sepia Stories funded?
Sepia Stories is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was Sepia Stories founded?
Sepia Stories was founded in 2020.