Pepperfry Co-Founder Dies

Due to Cardiac Arrest in Leh…

Ambareesh Murty, the co-founder of an online marketplace for furniture and home decor, has died.

The company's second co-founder Ashish Shah announced in a post on X, known as Twitter.

Mr. Shah said his "friend, mentor, brother" died due to cardiac arrest in Leh and that he is "extremely painful".

The 51-year-old was a bike enthusiast and used to go on road trips from Mumbai to Leh.

He founded Pepperfry in 2011 and was its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

"Extremely devastated to inform you that my friend, mentor, brother, soulmate @AmbareeshMurty is no more.

Lost him yesterday night to a cardiac arrest at Leh. Please pray for him and for strength to his family and near ones," Mr. Shah wrote on X.

Tributes started pouring in with people posting their fond memories with Mr. Murty.

"Very sad about my second boss and what a mentor he was... I messaged him two days back and he was okay. Got him added to PruICICI group where a reunion is getting planned," commented Kalpesh Teli.

"Extremely Sad!! May God give strength to his family and friends," said another.

Mr. Murty posted photos and videos from his trip to Ladakh on social media as well.

According to CrunchBase, Mr. Murty was on the Board of Adonia Hospitality.