# Shagufta Anurag

> Shagufta Anurag is a Singapore-based entrepreneur and architecture graduate who founded Space Matrix, co-founded Livspace and founded Saltmine, where she serves as CEO. Her career connects workplace interiors, digital home design and enterprise software for planning and managing office space.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Saltmine
- **Organizations:** Saltmine, Space Matrix, Livspace, Hao Chii
- **Nationality:** Singaporean
- **Education:** Bachelor of Architecture, B. M. S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru
- **Known for:** Founded workplace design firm Space Matrix in 2001., Co-founded home interiors platform Livspace in 2014., Founded Saltmine and led it as CEO through its 2021 US$20 million Series A announcement.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Moved to Singapore after marrying Anurag Srivastava.
- **2001** — Founded Space Matrix.
- **2006** — Anurag Srivastava became CEO of Space Matrix, allowing her to focus on design and innovation.
- **2011** — Space Matrix entered Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants list.
- **2014** — Co-founded Livspace.
- **2015** — A July interview documented her additional venture Hao Chii in London.
- **2017** — Founded Saltmine, using the founding year in its own funding announcement.
- **2021** — Saltmine announced a US$20 million Series A round and a JLL reseller agreement.
- **2025** — WORKTECH promoted her participation in its September Zurich event.
- **2026** — Saltmine appeared on Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch list.

## Achievements

- Founded workplace design firm Space Matrix in 2001.
- Co-founded home interiors platform Livspace in 2014.
- Founded Saltmine and led it as CEO through its 2021 US$20 million Series A announcement.
- Saltmine was included in Forbes Asia’s 2026 100 to Watch list.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Saltmine included in Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch 2026 list; corroborated by Jungle Ventures and August 2026 coverage.
- **2025-09** — WORKTECH promoted her workplace modernisation presentation for its 25 September Zurich event.
- **2025-07** — CareEdge Ratings identified her as managing director of Space Matrix Group and co-founder of Saltmine and Livspace.

## Links

- Website: https://www.saltmine.com/
- LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/shagufta-anurag-524970a3

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Last updated: 2026-10-23