Shreyans Chopra is building Mstack, a cross-border custom manufacturing platform focused on speciality chemicals, at a time when global supply chains are changing fast. Founded in July 2022, Mstack works with Indian manufacturers and global buyers who need reliable sourcing, quality control, and export execution. At 29, Chopra leads the company as founder and CEO, backed by venture capital firm Lightspeed.

Mstack operates in a sector that often stays out of public view but plays a key role in industries such as agriculture, construction, coatings, and consumer goods. Speciality chemicals require strict standards, clear documentation, and steady supply. Chopra’s platform aims to reduce gaps that exist between buyers and manufacturers across borders.

Early life and family background

Shreyans Chopra grew up in Ahmedabad in a business family. His father traded in aluminium. Other family members ran small manufacturing units. Education followed a familiar pattern. With two IIT graduates in the family, Chopra’s father wanted him to become a chartered accountant.

Chopra completed his CA training and worked with firms such as Deloitte and GK Choksi. Finance and accounting formed his early base. Still, his interests extended beyond balance sheets.

A detour into music and startups

During college, Chopra played music and led a band. He spent three years performing and managing shows. In 2016, he co-founded Funkaar Gigs, a platform that connected local musicians with cafes, event planners, and wedding organisers in Ahmedabad.

The platform onboarded around 300 musicians. It made booking live music easier for small venues. Yet the business did not scale. Revenue stayed limited. Chopra shut the venture in 2017. The closure forced him to reflect on scale, structure, and long-term viability.

Six months later, he faced uncertainty. He had startup experience but lacked exposure to large systems and complex operations.

Entry into consulting

Chopra decided to move into consulting to build skills. Entry barriers were high. Top firms hired from IITs, IIMs, or a small group of CA rank holders. Chopra did not have a CA rank.

He sent direct emails to senior leaders. One subject line stood out: “I am not a CA final ranker.” The approach worked. Chopra joined Boston Consulting Group.

At BCG, he worked on projects linked to manufacturing, procurement, and supply chains. He learned how large firms manage vendors, costs, and risks. The role shaped his understanding of how industries scale. After two years, he moved to venture capital for a short period. That phase helped him see how investors assess founders and business models.

The idea behind Mstack

By 2022, Chopra returned to entrepreneurship with clarity. He saw a gap in speciality chemical sourcing. Buyers struggled with supplier discovery, quality checks, and export compliance. Manufacturers faced barriers in accessing global demand.

Mstack launched to address this gap. It operates as a managed B2B platform. It does more than connect buyers and sellers. The company oversees supplier selection, quality standards, and order execution. This structure helps buyers reduce risk and helps manufacturers reach global markets.

Chopra founded Mstack in July 2022. The company attracted early interest from investors. Lightspeed led the funding round, citing the need for structured platforms in speciality chemicals.

Growth and market context

Over the last 18 months, Mstack has grown alongside changes in global trade. Many companies now diversify supply chains. India has emerged as a strong alternative for speciality chemicals due to skilled talent and cost efficiency.

Mstack works across chemical segments such as agrochemicals, coatings, and performance materials. It focuses on repeat buyers and long-term supplier ties. Compliance and traceability remain central to the model.

Industry sources indicate that Mstack has added new manufacturing partners and expanded buyer accounts in 2024 and early 2025. The company continues to build systems for documentation, audits, and logistics.

Building a durable business

Unlike consumer platforms, Mstack operates in a trust-based market. Chemical buyers need consistency. Errors carry high cost. Chopra has stated that speed matters less than reliability.

The company plans to strengthen process monitoring and supplier audits. It also aims to improve digital tools that track orders and quality. These steps help buyers manage risk and plan supply.

Mstack also explores expansion beyond India over time. For now, India remains its core manufacturing base.

Looking ahead

Shreyans Chopra’s path reflects a shift in Indian startups toward industrial and manufacturing-led models. His journey spans music, finance, consulting, and venture capital. Each phase shaped how he runs Mstack today.

As global companies rethink sourcing strategies, platforms like Mstack may play a larger role. The challenge lies in execution, discipline, and long-term trust.

For now, Mstack continues to operate quietly within a critical sector, focused on process, reliability, and steady growth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Who is Shreyans Chopra?
Shreyans Chopra is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Mstack, a cross-border manufacturing platform for speciality chemicals.

Q2. What is Shreyans Chopra’s age?
Shreyans Chopra is 29 years old.

Q3. What does Mstack do?
Mstack connects global buyers with speciality chemical manufacturers and manages sourcing, quality checks, and export execution.

Q4. Who has invested in Mstack?
Mstack is backed by Lightspeed, a global venture capital firm.