Aadit Palicha

Early Life: Aadit Palicha was born on October 15, 2001, in Mumbai, India, to parents Kavit and Urvashi Palicha. His family later relocated to Dubai, UAE, where he attended GEMS Modern Academy, graduating as valedictorian (highest grades in his graduating class) with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Education: Aadit Palicha completed his schooling at GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai, with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science.  He briefly enrolled at Stanford University to study Computer Science but chose to leave to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors, leading to the creation of Zepto, a rapid grocery delivery service, in 2021.

Net Worth and Assets: As of 2025, Aadit Palicha, co-founder and CEO of Zepto, has an estimated net worth of ₹4,300 crore (approximately $518 million). His substantial wealth primarily stems from his significant equity stake of 22.4% in Zepto, a leading quick-commerce startup in India. Founded in 2021, Zepto has rapidly transformed the online grocery delivery landscape with its innovative hyperlocal supply chain model, achieving a valuation of $5 billion as of December 2024.

Business Ventures: Aadit Palicha is the co-founder and CEO of Zepto, a leading quick-commerce startup in India. Founded in 2021, Zepto disrupted the online grocery delivery industry with its 10-minute delivery model, leveraging a hyperlocal supply chain network. Before Zepto, Palicha and his co-founder, Kaivalya Vohra, launched Kiranakart, a startup aimed at digitizing local Kirana stores, but it shut down due to operational challenges.

Key Investments: Aadit Palicha's primary investment is in Zepto, where he holds approximately 22.4% equity as the co-founder and CEO. Zepto has secured substantial funding, including a $200 million Series E round in August 2023, which valued the company at $1.4 billion. Major investors include Y Combinator, Nexus Venture Partners, Glade Brook Capital, StepStone Group, and Goodwater Capital. The company is also preparing for an IPO in 2025 and aims to become fully Indian-owned by FY 2025-26.

Investment Philosophy: Aadit Palicha's investment philosophy centers on leveraging technology to meet consumer needs rapidly, emphasizing operational efficiency and customer-centric innovation. As co-founder and CEO of Zepto, a quick-commerce platform delivering groceries within 10 minutes, he has demonstrated a commitment to disciplined capital allocation and profitability, guiding the company toward sustainable growth and an anticipated IPO in 2025.  With consistent funding and expansion, Zepto strengthens its market presence. Investors closely track Zepto’s stock performance, revenue growth, and upcoming IPO plans. The company’s success highlights the increasing demand for fast, tech-driven grocery delivery services in India.

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Male

Unmarried

Awards and Recognitions

• Inclusion in Forbes magazine's prestigious "30 Under 30" list for Asia.
• Distinction as the youngest startup founder to be featured on the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022.