Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Delhi University Disputes Lenskart Founder's Degree Claims
The co-founder of Lenskart can't find his college degree from Delhi University, which was mentioned in a filing for the company's IPO.
The university says they didn't get any direct request from him for a copy, though someone else paid for a duplicate marksheet.
The university advised him to apply through their website.
Lenskart co-founder Sumeet Kapahi is unable to locate his B.Com degree from Delhi University.
The company mentioned this issue in its draft IPO filing.
Delhi University stated it received no direct application or communication from Kapahi.
A payment was made for a duplicate marksheet on Kapahi's behalf by another individual.
DU advised Kapahi to formally apply through their portal for his academic documents.
- Who
- Lenskart co-founder Sumeet Kapahi and Delhi University.
- What
- Delhi University responded to claims from Lenskart co-founder Sumeet Kapahi regarding his missing B.Com degree.
- When
- The issue arose before Lenskart's IPO.
- Where
- Delhi University.
- Why
- To address the discrepancy regarding Kapahi's academic records.
Lenskart's Perspective
Delhi University's Perspective
Application Submission
Lenskart's Perspective
Kapahi has been unable to trace his degree and marksheets and sent multiple emails for it.
Delhi University's Perspective
Delhi University has not received any formal application or email from Kapahi.
- Company
- Lenskart
- Co-founder
- Sumeet Kapahi
- University
- Delhi University
- Degree in question
- B.Com (Hons)
- DU response
- No formal application or communication received from Kapahi
- Payment for Duplicate Marksheet
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