02 May 2022
Prosus in conversation with Ananth Narayanan, founder and CEO of Mensa Brands
In the latest episode of the Prosus Techaway series, we speak with Ananth Narayanan, founder and CEO of Prosus-backed Mensa Brands.
Prosus in conversation with Ananth Narayanan, founder and CEO of Mensa Brands
In the latest episode of the Prosus Techaway series, we speak with Ananth Narayanan, founder and CEO of Prosus-backed Mensa Brands. The company kick-started its journey in May 2021 with a vision to partner, invest in and exponentially scale digital-first brands across fashion and apparel, home and garden, beauty and personal care and food.
To date, the company has partnered with over a dozen brands, the majority of which are growing at 100% YoY since their integration with Mensa. One partner brand, Villain, a leading men’s fragrance, and accessories brand grew by +250% in October. Another partner brand, Karagiri, a leading high-end designer sarees brand has grown by +140% in October.
Watch the highly informative conversation with Ananth below:
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Prosus is a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world.
Operating and investing globally in markets with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.
The group is focused on building meaningful businesses in the online classifieds, food delivery, payments and fintech, and education technology sectors.
Through the Prosus Ventures team, the group invests in new technology growth opportunities within logistics, fintech, health, blockchain, social and ecommerce platforms, agriculture and more.
The team actively backs exceptional entrepreneurs using technology to improve people's everyday lives.
Each month, over two billion customers across the globe use the products and services of companies that Prosus has invested in, acquired or built.