Our story
Built for Nepal, by Nepalis.
Shishyastra is the trusted marketplace for verified Nepali sellers — pashmina, handicrafts, coffee, electronics, and the everyday essentials of every Nepali household, all under one roof.
Our mission
A national storefront for every Nepali maker.
Too many talented Nepali artisans, farmers, and small brands have no way to reach the country beyond their own neighbourhood. Shishyastra changes that.
We give every verified seller a real storefront, real logistics, and real customer trust — so they can sell to all 77 districts of Nepal without learning how to build a website or run ads.
For shoppers, that means one app where you can buy a pashmina shawl from Lalitpur, singing bowls from Bhaktapur, and coffee from Sindhupalchowk — and know that every shop is real.
What we stand for
The values behind every order.
Trust first
Every store is KYC-verified — PAN/VAT, bank-linked, and reviewed by our team before going live.
Made in Nepal
We champion local makers and brands. When you buy here, your money stays in Nepal.
Delivery to all 77
From Kathmandu to Solukhumbu — we deliver to every district through a tested logistics network.
Fair for everyone
Low fees, weekly payouts, and transparent rules so sellers and buyers both win.
Ecosystem
Our partners & backers
The organisations that power, fund, and grow Shishyastra — together we're building Nepal's most trusted commerce network.
Financial Partner
- 1.
Business Oxygen , Ram Shrestha
- 2.
Dolma Impact Fund , Sushila Tamang
- 3.
Nepal Investment Bank , Bikash Adhikari
Managing Partner
Khalti
eSewa
Nepal Post
CloudFactory
The team
Built by Nepalis, for Nepalis.
The people behind Shishyastra — from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, and Solukhumbu. We believe every local maker deserves a national storefront.
Anita Sharma
Founder & CEO
Bishal Karki
Co-Founder & CTO
Sunita Tamang
Head of Vendor Success
Pemba Sherpa
Head of Logistics
Roshni Adhikari
Head of Design
Manoj Bhattarai
Head of Trust & Safety
Priya Thapa
Head of Marketing
Dipendra Rai
Head of Engineering
Want to join us?
Whether you’re a maker with a story, a brand looking to scale, or someone who just wants to shop local — there’s a place for you here.