Sarva is a yoga and wellness startup based in India (headquarters reported as Mumbai, though sources differ) that runs yoga studios and digital wellness services for urban consumers.
This is a short Startup Deep Dive profile of Sarva. It includes only information that could be found in publicly available sources, and it will be expanded when more verified details are published. It is educational and not investment advice. Last updated: October 2026.
Sarva Quick Facts
| Company | Sarva |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Mumbai |
| Founders | Sarvesh Shashi |
| Sector | Yoga studio chain |
| Total funding | Reports differ: over $8 million, $6-8 million, or $12.28 million across 5 rounds |
| Valuation | Not disclosed |
| Website | Not disclosed |
“Not disclosed” means no reliable public figure was found. Figures marked “reported” may differ between sources.
What Is Publicly Known About Sarva
- Sarva operates yoga studios, starting with a first studio in Chennai in 2016.
- It planned an integrated digital wellness service alongside physical studios.
- Reports differ on origin: one source says the company was founded in 2013 as Zorba and rebranded as Sarva in March 2016; another dates the founding to 2016.
- The first studio was reported to be in Chennai.
- 2016: first Sarva yoga studio opened in Chennai (reported).
- December 2019: Rs 20 crore round led by Fireside Ventures (reported).
- February 2020: reported 40 studios across five cities.
- June 2020: cricketer Shikhar Dhawan invested (reported, amount undisclosed).
- December 2019: Rs 20 crore led by Fireside Ventures, described as first institutional financing (reported).
- Earlier celebrity-backed round led by David Giampaolo of Pi Capital, with Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, Malaika Arora and Zumba among investors; one outlet reported $6 million from Lopez and Rodriguez, though amounts were not officially disclosed.
- June 2020: Shikhar Dhawan invested, amount undisclosed (reported).
Why Information on Sarva Is Limited
Early-stage and privately held companies are often not required to publish financial statements, and many do not announce funding, customers or product milestones. Names can also be shared by several organisations, which makes it hard to match reports to the right company. Readers who want to assess Sarva should check the company’s own announcements and its filings with the Registrar of Companies.
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Sarva FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarva?
Sarva is a yoga and wellness startup based in India (headquarters reported as Mumbai, though sources differ) that runs yoga studios and digital wellness services for urban consumers. This short profile includes only verified public information.
Who founded Sarva?
Sarva is reported to have been founded by Sarvesh Shashi.
How much funding has Sarva raised?
Reports differ: over $8 million, $6-8 million, or $12.28 million across 5 rounds. Funding figures are reported and may differ between sources.
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