Fashinza co-founder Pawan Gupta exits as revenue collapses from Rs 33 cr to Rs 6 cr

Co-founder and former CEO Pawan Gupta has quit Gurugram-based B2B apparel supply chain startup Fashinza to pursue AI, leaving Abhishek Sharma as sole CEO. The $120M-funded venture, backed by WestBridge, Prosus, Accel and Elevation, saw revenue crash to Rs 6 cr in FY25 from Rs 33 cr in FY22, though it swung to a Rs 1 cr profit.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 03:38 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 01:25 IST·Source Entrackr

What happened

Fashinza co-founder and former CEO Pawan Gupta has exited the B2B apparel supply chain startup to explore AI opportunities, leaving Abhishek Sharma as sole CEO.

Key facts

  • $120 million raised
  • Revenue Rs 33 cr FY22 to Rs 6 cr FY25
  • Profit Rs 1 cr FY25
  • Loss Rs 5 cr FY22

Why this matters

Fashinza is now a distressed acquisition candidate with marquee backers, a slimmed cost base, and a weakened negotiating position following the co-founder exit.