Peyush Bansal is an Indian entrepreneur, investor, and media personality, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, India’s leading eyewear brand. He is also a judge on Shark Tank India, where he mentors and invests in startups.
Born on 1985-04-26 in New Delhi, India, Peyush Bansal completed his schooling at Don Bosco School and later pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from McGill University, Canada. He further studied at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, where he honed his business acumen. After working briefly at Microsoft in the U.S., he returned to India to pursue entrepreneurship.
In 2010, Peyush co-founded Lenskart with Amit Chaudhary and Sumeet Kapahi, revolutionizing the eyewear industry in India by offering affordable, stylish, and accessible glasses online and offline. Today, Lenskart is valued at billions of dollars and has expanded internationally. His journey reflects innovation, resilience, and a strong vision for making eyewear accessible to all. Married to Nimisha Bansal, he continues to inspire young entrepreneurs through his leadership and role on Shark Tank India.