Ambareesh Murty was an Indian entrepreneur and business executive, best known as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Pepperfry, an online marketplace for furniture and home products based in India.
| Name | Ambareesh Murty |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, business executive |
| Known for | Co-founder and CEO of Pepperfry |
Murty built his career in the consumer internet and online retail sector in India. Before turning to entrepreneurship, he held leadership roles in established technology and e-commerce companies, gaining experience in marketplace operations, brand building and consumer-facing businesses.
Murty co-founded Pepperfry, which positioned itself as a dedicated online marketplace for furniture and home décor in India. As chief executive, he was associated with the company's brand development, expansion of its omnichannel presence through physical experience studios, and growth of its seller and logistics network for large-format home goods.
Murty was regarded within the Indian start-up ecosystem as one of the founders who helped establish the category of vertical e-commerce in furniture, an area considered operationally challenging due to product size, customisation and last-mile delivery requirements.