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Vaibhav Gupta

Co Founder, Udaan
Bengaluru, Karnataka,India
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Vaibhav Gupta's Overview

Total Experience21 years
CompanyUdaan
CountryIndia

Vaibhav Gupta is a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience across technology, venture capital, and management consulting. He is widely recognized as the co-founder of the global food-tech giant, Zomato, where he also served as the Chief Operating Officer. In his role at Zomato, he was a key architect of the company's growth strategy, operational efficiency, and its landmark IPO in 2021. Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, Vaibhav was a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, investing in the Indian startup ecosystem, and held positions at KKR and McKinsey & Company. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Delhi and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, combining deep technical understanding with sharp business acumen.

Professional Summary

Vaibhav Gupta's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Udaan - Co Founder (2016 to Present)
Flipkart - On Sabatical (2015 to 2016)
McKinsey & Company - Engagement Manager (2008 to 2011)
Trilogy E-Business Software India Pvt. Ltd. - Senior Consultant (2002 to 2006)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder and COO of Zomato

Played a pivotal role in scaling Zomato, a leading global food-tech company, from its early stages to a successful IPO. As COO, he was instrumental in driving operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and international expansion, solidifying Zomato's market leadership.

Key Architect of Zomato's Landmark IPO

Led Zomato through its historic Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2021, one of the most anticipated and successful tech IPOs in India. His leadership was crucial in navigating the complexities of the public markets and securing a strong valuation for the company.

Venture Capital and Investment Expertise

Served as a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, where he focused on identifying and investing in high-growth technology startups. This experience provided him with deep insights into the startup ecosystem, which he later applied at Zomato.

Educational Background

MBA

University of Virginia Darden School of Business - Year 2006

B.Tech., Computer Science & Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi - Year 1998

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Company Overview

Udaan
Total employees1500
HeadquartersBengaluru
Founded2016

Udaan is a business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform designed to solve core trade problems for small, medium, and large businesses across India. It connects manufacturers, wholesalers, traders, and retailers on a single platform, enabling them to discover customers, suppliers, and products across various categories. The platform provides access to new markets, efficient logistics, secure payment solutions, and technology to scale their businesses.

Udaan Funding Information
$1.8B - Total Funding Raised
$340M - Most recent funding amount
7 - Number of funding rounds
22 Dec, 2023 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Lightspeed Venture Partners
DST Global
GGV Capital
Tencent
Altimeter Capital
M&G plc
Hillhouse Capital Group
Footpath Ventures

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