Untold Founders
Livspace, India’s leading interior design platform, connects homeowners with designers and curated products. Founded in 2014 by Anuj Srivastava, Ramakant Sharma, and Shagufta Anurag, this Bengaluru-based unicorn, valued at $1.2 billion, operates in 50+ cities. This is the story of three visionaries who made home design accessible.
The Livspace Innovation
Anuj Srivastava, inspired by the complexity of home renovations, envisioned a platform to streamline interior design. With Ramakant Sharma and Shagufta Anurag, founders of top design firm Space Matrix, they launched Livspace, offering end-to-end solutions—designers, 3D visualization, and furniture. Raising $450 million from KKR and TPG, Livspace serves 30,000+ homes, blending tech with craftsmanship. Its cloud-based platform ensures transparency, from budget to delivery.
The Founders’ Synergy
Srivastava’s business acumen, Sharma’s tech expertise, and Anurag’s design sensibility created a seamless ecosystem. They tackled India’s unorganized $20 billion interiors market, where customers faced unreliable contractors. Their 45-day delivery promise and 5-year warranty built trust. The trio’s global experience scaled Livspace to Singapore and Saudi Arabia, eyeing $500 million in revenue by 2026.
Impact and Future
Livspace empowers homeowners with 10,000+ design ideas, supporting small vendors and artisans. Its tech-driven approach reduces costs by 20%, but competition from HomeLane challenges growth. Livspace’s IPO plans signal ambition.
The untold story of Livspace’s founders is one of collaboration and disruption. Anuj Srivastava, Ramakant Sharma, and Shagufta Anurag didn’t just design homes; they reimagined living.