India’s Startup Scene: Momentum, Innovation, and Maturity
The LinkedIn Top Startups India 2025 list spotlights the 20 young companies that have captured India’s entrepreneurial energy — driving growth, innovation, and fresh ideas across industries.
From Zepto’s 10-minute delivery revolution to Lucidity’s enterprise cloud storage automation, and Swish’s lightning-fast food delivery, this year’s list proves India’s startup ecosystem has entered a new era of scale and maturity.
These startups were chosen based on LinkedIn’s analysis of employee growth, jobseeker interest, and engagement metrics — highlighting not just funding or valuation, but cultural and operational strength.
What Makes the LinkedIn Top Startups India 2025 Stand Out
Each company on this list reflects a powerful growth story — solving real-world problems, expanding hiring at pace, and driving innovation beyond metro cities.
Many also feature in our funding coverage, where recent Series A to C rounds have helped them expand operations, improve tech capabilities, and attract top-tier investors.
India’s startup map is no longer limited to fintech and e-commerce — 2025’s list highlights deep-tech, sustainability, AI-driven platforms, and consumer services that are reshaping the economy.
Zepto, Lucidity & Swish Lead India’s Startup Momentum
The top three names — Zepto, Lucidity, and Swish — reflect three very different but equally disruptive playbooks.
- Zepto has transformed how India shops with its 10-minute delivery India promise, redefining quick commerce India 2025 through efficient dark-store logistics and AI inventory management.
- Lucidity represents India’s next wave of deep-tech innovation. Its enterprise cloud storage India platform automates multi-cloud orchestration and data cost optimisation — a prime example of AI-led efficiency.
- Swish, India’s fast-growing food delivery startup, brings hyperlocal execution to life with a model that merges cloud kitchens and real-time delivery analytics.
To explore more on AI and cloud innovations, visit our deep-tech insights section.
Full LinkedIn Top 20 Startups India 2025 List
Here’s the complete list — with quick snapshots of India’s most promising startups for 2025:
1. Zepto
Sector: Quick Commerce
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2021
Founders: Aadit Palicha, Kaivalya Vohra
India’s instant grocery unicorn delivering essentials in 10 minutes across 50+ cities.
Zepto on LinkedIn
2. Lucidity
Sector: AI / Cloud Storage
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2021
Founders: Vatsal Rastogi, Nitin Bhadauria
AI-powered multi-cloud storage orchestration that optimises enterprise data costs.
Lucidity Official Site
3. Swish
Sector: Food Delivery / Quick Commerce
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2024
Founders: Aniket Shah, Saran S
10-minute food delivery using cloud kitchens and logistics intelligence.
ET Retail Coverage
4. Weekday (YC W21)
Sector: AI Recruitment / HR
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2021
Helps companies proactively hire engineers using curated AI-powered talent pools.
Weekday on LinkedIn
5. Jar
Sector: Fintech / Micro-Savings
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2021
Encourages Indians to save daily through digital gold and investment automation.
Jar App on LinkedIn
6. Convin
Sector: Contact-Center AI
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2021
Boosts sales efficiency with conversation intelligence and agent-assist tools.
Convin on LinkedIn
7. Bhanzu
Sector: EdTech / Math Learning
HQ: Hyderabad | Founded: 2021
Founder: Neelakantha Bhanu
Empowering students with engaging math education and mental agility programs.
Bhanzu on LinkedIn
8. Refyne India
Sector: Fintech / Employee Benefits
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2021
Provides salary-on-demand and financial wellness tools for corporates.
Refyne India on LinkedIn
9. EMotorad
Sector: EV / E-bikes
HQ: Pune | Founded: 2020
Designs electric bikes for commuting and adventure; expanding global footprint.
EMotorad on LinkedIn
10. Atlys
Sector: Visa & Travel Tech
HQ: Delhi | Founded: 2021
Simplifies visa applications for 150+ countries and offers B2B travel solutions.
Atlys on LinkedIn
11. Intervue.io
Sector: HR / Interview-as-a-Service
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2022
Outsourced tech interviews and candidate practice sessions for engineers.
Intervue.io on LinkedIn
12. Blissclub
Sector: Fashion / Lifestyle
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2020
Designs performance wear for Indian women with a focus on comfort and style.
Blissclub on LinkedIn
13. FirstClub
Sector: Quick Commerce
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2024
Combines grocery, beauty, and home categories through omnichannel commerce.
FirstClub on LinkedIn
14. Snabbit
Sector: Home Services
HQ: Mumbai | Founded: 2024
Hyperlocal marketplace connecting users to verified home service providers.
Snabbit on LinkedIn
15. GoKwik
Sector: E-commerce / Checkout
HQ: Delhi | Founded: 2020
Simplifies online checkout and boosts conversion for D2C brands.
GoKwik on LinkedIn
16. Dezerv
Sector: Fintech / Wealth Management
HQ: Mumbai | Founded: 2021
Hybrid wealth advisory blending tech automation with expert insights.
Dezerv on LinkedIn
17. NEWME
Sector: Fashion / Gen-Z Brand
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2022
Trendy, fast-fashion label offering rapid delivery for urban youth.
NEWME on LinkedIn
18. CARD91
Sector: Fintech / Payments
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2020
Empowers businesses to issue digital payment cards and control corporate spending.
CARD91 on LinkedIn
19. LimeChat
Sector: Conversational AI / WhatsApp Automation
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2020
AI chatbots that power e-commerce conversations and improve customer retention.
LimeChat on LinkedIn
20. AppsForBharat
Sector: Devotional Tech
HQ: Bengaluru | Founded: 2020
Founder: Prashant Sachan
Developer of Sri Mandir and other devotional platforms serving millions.
AppsForBharat on LinkedIn
Funding, Founders & Growth Highlights
Many of these startups have featured in The Economic Times for record-breaking funding rounds. Zepto and Refyne led Series C rounds in 2024, while Swish’s Series A (as covered by ET Retail) highlights investor faith in ultra-fast delivery.
To explore in-depth stories and interviews with these visionary leaders, head to our founder spotlights.
India’s Startup Ecosystem 2025 — The Bigger Picture
India’s momentum in 2025 is about depth, not just disruption. Startups are now more resilient, profitable, and globally minded. The rise of AI-first SaaS, climate-focused EV brands, and Gen-Z consumer tech underscores the evolution from experimentation to execution.
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