Delhi | Woman Entrepreneur Pankhuri Srivastava passed away on 24 December 2021 at the age of 32. Pankhuri was the founder of the women-focused social community ‘Pankhuri’ and rental startup Grabhouse. Coming from a simple family, Pankhuri Srivastava had touched the heights of success at a very young age. Pankhuri founded Grabhouse in 2012, which was bought by online classifieds company Quikr in 2016. Pankhuri Srivastava launched Pankhuri, a platform focused on women, in the year 2019.
‘Pankhuri’ helps its members socialize, discover and enhance skill development through live interactive courses, expert chats and interest-based clubs. This platform has played an important role in keeping them better and active in the conversation of lifestyle. Pankhuri raised $0.32 million from Sequoia Capital India’s startup accelerator programme, Surge as well as India Quotient and Taurus Ventures.
Industrialist saddened by the death of Pankhuri Srivastava
Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Sequoia India, said, “Deeply saddened and shocked by this sudden loss. Pankhuri was full of life, ideas, passion and missionary zeal. We loved having Pankhuri in the Serge family. And we will miss you. Our hearts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
