Plazza

About Plazza

Plazza is a health-tech startup operating a pharmacy-first quick commerce platform in India, focused on delivering medicines and healthcare products within 15 to 30 minutes. Founded in November 2024 by Aman Priyadarshi, a former executive at Zomato, and Aniruddha Sen, co-founder of Kenko Health, the Bengaluru-based company aims to solve the problem of medicine unavailability in the hyperlocal retail market. Priyadarshi's background in technology-driven delivery logistics informs Plazza's operational model.The company's business model is built on an omnichannel approach, combining a network of technology-enabled neighbourhood pharmacies with a digital ordering platform available via an app and WhatsApp. Unlike traditional pharmacies that stock a limited range of products, Plazza's stores carry an inventory of over 40,000 SKUs, enabling a prescription fulfillment rate of over 95%. This is achieved through an AI-powered inventory management system that predicts local demand and optimizes stock levels, addressing the core issue of fragmented inventory in the pharmaceutical retail sector.Plazza has demonstrated significant growth, reporting a nearly 27-fold increase in gross merchandise value (GMV) between June 2025 and March 2026. The company secured a seed funding round of $1.4 million in September 2025, led by All In Capital. This was followed by a substantial $15 million Series A round in July 2026, co-led by Accel, Elevation Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors. This capital is intended to enhance its AI technology, expand its pharmacy network into new geographies beyond Bengaluru, and bolster its operational capabilities.The platform serves customers seeking rapid access to a wide range of products, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter (OTC) products, generics, personal care items, and wellness products. By focusing on a category-specific model that prioritizes stock accuracy and operational reliability alongside speed, Plazza is positioning itself in the competitive quick commerce and digital health landscape.Keywords: quick commerce, medicine delivery, online pharmacy, health-tech, Aman Priyadarshi, hyperlocal delivery, AI inventory management, Indian startup, pharmaceutical retail, 15-minute delivery, prescription fulfillment, Bengaluru, Accel, Elevation Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, e-pharmacy, digital health, last-mile delivery, omnichannel retail, healthcare products