Peyush Bansal

Overview

Peyush Bansal is an Indian entrepreneur and angel investor, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, a leading eyewear e-commerce platform. Under his leadership, Lenskart has become a prominent player in the Indian eyewear market, offering a wide range of products through its online and offline channels. In addition to his role at Lenskart, Bansal serves as a judge on the Indian version of the television show Shark Tank, where he evaluates and invests in emerging startups. As an angel investor, Bansal has focused on sectors such as manufacturing, design, community, and lifestyle. His investment portfolio includes startups like Haqdarshak, Lil'Goodness, and Online Live Learning (Oll). He is also known for his investments in edtech, healthtech, and consumer goods sectors, supporting founders with both capital and mentorship to scale their ventures. Bansal's strategic approach emphasizes scalable, problem-solving businesses that align with his vision for innovation and growth. Bansal's entrepreneurial journey began after completing his engineering degree from McGill University in Canada. He briefly worked at Microsoft before returning to India to pursue his business ventures. His early experiences include founding SearchMyCampus.com, a classifieds website for college students, and Flyrr, an online eyewear retailer targeting the U.S. market. These ventures laid the foundation for Lenskart, which has since grown into India's largest eyewear retailer, valued at over $5 billion as of 2025. His leadership and innovative approach have earned him recognition, including awards such as 'Entrepreneur of the Year' at The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence in 2025 and 'Innovator of the Year' at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2024 event. Bansal's investment philosophy is characterized by a focus on sectors that intersect with his expertise and interests. His active role in Shark Tank India reflects his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in India. Through his investments and leadership, Bansal continues to influence the Indian startup ecosystem, supporting ventures that aim to address significant challenges and create value across various industries.