Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1989 |
| Age | 32 years (died on 24, Dec, 2021) |
| Birthplace | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Date of Death | 24/12/2021 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Pankhuri Shrivastava was an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of the women-exclusive online platform 'Pankhuri' and the no-brokerage rental startup 'Grabhouse'. | |
| She passed away at the age of 32 due to a sudden cardiac arrest on 24 December 2021, sending shockwaves across the Indian startup community. | |
| Before founding her own ventures, she worked with Quickr and ZestMoney and served as a fellow with Teach for India, teaching in municipal schools in Mumbai. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Rajiv Gandhi Technological University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science (2007-2011) |
| School | St. Francis Inter College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh |
Personal Life
| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 02/12/2020 |
Family
| Father | Rajneesh Srivastava (bank manager) |
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| Mother | Preeti Srivastava (doctor) |
| Siblings | Pranay Shrivastava (Chief Strategy Officer at Pankhuri) |
| Spouse | Aditya |
Career
| Founded 'Grabhouse' in 2012, India's first 100% broker-free rental platform, which was sold to online classifieds company Quikr in 2016. | |
| Launched 'Pankhuri' in 2019, a women-focused social community platform aimed at making women self-reliant and meeting their specific needs. | |
| Secured approximately $3.2 million in funding for the 'Pankhuri' project. | |
| Served as CEO of the 'Pankhuri' startup until her death in December 2021. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. The founder of the women-exclusive online platform 'Pankhuri.' | |
| 2. Achieved the title of Miss Jhansi in 2011. | |
| 3. Co-founded 'Grabhouse,' a no-brokerage rentals platform based in Mumbai. | |
| 4. Has previous work experience with Quickr and ZestMoney. | |
| 5. Initiated the establishment of the women-exclusive online platform 'Pankhuri.' | |
| 6. Secured approximately $3.2 million in funding for the 'Pankhuri' project. | |
| 7. An avid reader who has read over 5000 books. | |
| 8. Proficient in Indian classical dance. | |
| 9. Participated in a TV commercial and aspired to work in Hindi films. | |
| 10. Maintained a low media presence and limited interaction with it. | |
| 11. Owned a red-colored Mercedes car. | |
| 12. Devoted dog lover with two pet dogs. | |
| 13. Worked as a fellow with Teach for India, teaching in municipal schools in Mumbai. |