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E-commerce · Bengaluru, Karnataka

Zwende

On-demand customization "makerplace" for personalised handcrafted home decor, gifts and accessories.

Founded by Jayashree Suresh Parekh

Snapshot

Founded
2015
Industry
E-commerce
Business model
Marketplace
Funding stage
Seed
Markets
India
Last updated
28 June 2026

About Zwende

Founded in 2015, Zwende is a women-led e-commerce and online-retail company headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was founded by Jayashree Suresh Parekh. It operates on a Marketplace / E-commerce model, serving online shoppers. The company has reached the Seed stage.

Founder

Jayashree Suresh Parekh

Woman Founder

Co-founder

Co-founders: Sujay S (CEO), Suresh Dwaraka Das and Innu Nevatia — Co-founders.

Industry classification

E-commerce Personalised Crafts

Funding

Total raised~$0.5MLatest roundSeed

Ideal customers

Online shoppers

Typical customer segments for a e-commerce company.

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does Zwende do?
Founded in 2015, Zwende is a women-led e-commerce and online-retail company headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was founded by Jayashree Suresh Parekh. It operates on a Marketplace / E-commerce model, serving online shoppers. The company has reached the Seed stage.
Who founded Zwende?
Zwende was founded by Jayashree Suresh Parekh.
Where is Zwende headquartered?
Zwende is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Is Zwende funded?
Yes — Zwende is venture-funded and has reached the Seed stage.
When was Zwende founded?
Zwende was founded in 2015.