Top 150 Startups in India 2023

Onecard:

OneCard, a fintech firm founded by Rupesh Kumar, Anurag Sinha, and Vibhav Hathi, provides digital and physical credit cards across 12 Indian cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, and NCR. Operating in the credit card disbursing space, OneCard competes with recent unicorn Slice, backed by Tiger Global Management, and Uni Cards, backed by General Catalyst. To build a credit score, OneCard offers first-time credit card users a virtual, cellphone-based card. Additionally, it enables an equated monthly instalment (EMI) facility for purchases of Rs 3,000 and above.

Homelane:

HomeLane is a leading home renovation and interior design company with a strong presence in India. With over 24 experience centers and more than 900 experienced designers spread across 12 cities, HomeLane is well-positioned to cater to the diverse home décor needs of Indian homeowners. Their extensive network spans major cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR, ensuring convenient access to their services for a wide range of customers.

Absolute:

Absolute is a company that develops and supplies a variety of crops and biomaterials, including plant-based leather and microbe-based biologicals. They have a dedicated research and development center called Xenesis.

Porter:

Porter, established in 2014, has emerged as India’s largest Intra-City logistics Marketplace, catering to the INR 3 lakh crore market. Driven by a mission to empower over 2 lakh owner-drivers with sustainable earnings and independence, Porter has expanded its reach across 14 Indian cities and serving over 50 lakh customers. Founded by Pranav Goel, Uttam Digga, and Vikas Choudhary, Porter has revolutionized the logistics landscape by introducing an on-demand marketplace for LCVs and bikes.

Servify:

Servify, a Mumbai-based platform, simplifies consumer electronics ownership by providing a comprehensive suite of services, including in-warranty and out-of-warranty service, protection plan activation and claim processing, old device buyback, and guidance on new product purchases. Their services encompass personalized product recommendations based on consumer demographics, usage patterns, and current device ownership; competitive buybacks, authorized protection plans, and genuine accessories; smart diagnostics and quick fixes to enhance product uptime and minimize NTF issues; and a quick and hassle-free service experience through omni-channel self-care interfaces and an end-to-end service delivery platform encompassing claims management, logistics support, workshop and field service management.

Bounce:

Founded in 2014 under the name Wicked Ride, Bounce is a bike-sharing startup that provides a convenient and affordable last-mile commute option. With its current pricing of Rs 5 per kilometer and Rs 0.5 per minute, Bounce offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional transportation options. The startup currently operates a fleet of 19,000 bikes, including 13,000 dockless scooters, across multiple cities. Bounce’s user-friendly platform allows users to access keyless bikes using an OTP, eliminating the need for physical or human interaction. In 2019, Bounce achieved the remarkable milestone of completing five million rides within ten months of its launch.

Betterplace:

Headquartered in Bengaluru, Betterplace is a pioneering technology platform that revolutionizes the way India manages its vast informal and semi-formal workforce. Their innovative solutions empower over 450 million Indians to transition seamlessly from the informal to the formal economy. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Betterplace empowers the unorganized sector with access to comprehensive benefits, including training, employment opportunities, financial inclusion, digital footprint trust scores, and more. Their impact has extended to over 15 million employees and 1000+ leading customers across diverse industries.

Rupeek:

Established in 2015, Rupeek is a groundbreaking fintech startup that disrupts the gold lending landscape by leveraging technology to operate without branches, passing on the savings in operational costs to its customers. Rupeek collaborates with trusted lending partners like Federal Bank and Karur Vysya Bank to provide seamless gold loan solutions. Their operations span across major cities in India, including Mumbai, Pune, Vadodara, Hyderabad, Rajkot, Chennai, and Jaipur, to name a few.

CoinDCX:

CoinDCX stands as India’s most secure cryptocurrency exchange, offering a seamless and reliable trading experience with its vast liquidity, powerful wallet, and impenetrable security protocols. Catering to a diverse range of traders, CoinDCX encompasses spot, margin, futures, and fiat-to-crypto trades, fostering an inclusive ecosystem. Their product suite includes Insta, a platform for purchasing cryptocurrency using INR; Spot, enabling trading in over 250 markets.

Clevertap:

CleverTap empowers businesses to transform their mobile marketing strategies and cultivate enduring customer relationships. By harnessing the power of automation and real-time data analytics, CleverTap enables brands to seamlessly streamline user journeys, foster loyalty, and ultimately maximize lifetime value. With over 8,000 clients spanning diverse industries, CleverTap has firmly established itself as a trusted partner for global brands.