PharmEasy
PharmEasy is an Indian health technology company founded in 2015 by Dharmil Sheth and Dhaval Shah, headquartered in Mumbai, that operates as an online pharmacy platform offering home delivery of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnostic testing services, and teleconsultation features.[1][2][3]
The company expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, acquiring competitor Medlife in 2021 to consolidate its position as one of India's largest e-pharmacies, and achieving unicorn status with a valuation peaking at $5.6 billion following significant venture funding.[1][4]
However, PharmEasy has encountered substantial financial challenges post-2021, including persistent losses, delayed initial public offering plans, and a sharp valuation decline to approximately $458 million by late 2024 amid investor markdowns and debt restructuring efforts.[5][6]