When we started out in early-2008, the startup scene in India was nascent, exciting, and poised to grow exponentially. Over the last few years we have been working with multiple startups, entrepreneurs, and have been very active in the startup ecosystem in India. We’ve now compiled a list of the top startups in India.
This list contains 100 startups to watch in 2013. Do let us know in the comments section below your thoughts on the list. In case you know about any top startups in India, just list them out.
Name
Description
aaramshop
Hybrid retail platform focused on FMCG / CPG retailing
Acceltrade
High Frequency Trading Technology firm which leverages its completely in-house platform for quantitative trading
Adnear
Location-based mobile advertising platform in APAC enabling powerful targeting across India, Singapore, Australia
affle
Smart Media company with strategically aligned businesses
Airwoot
Smart support helpdesk that uses sophisticated natural language processing techniques to enable brands engage with their customers on social media
Akosha
Innovative service for Indian consumers which helps them in resolving day to day consumer complaints
Amagi Media Labs
Unique mix of media and technology that merges the latest technology with the traditional broadcast media to create a new TV media adverting platform called Targeted TV ad
Appnomic Systems
Appnomic is a focused IT Infrastructure Management Services company that simplifies the complexities of managing information technology (IT)
Aurus
Integrated cloud based platform for video creation, management and distribution in the educational space
babajobs
Leading job site for urban India’s informal sector
BigBasket
India’s largest online food and grocery store
BlueStone
Online store for fine jewellery and accessories
Canvera
Online photography company providing mass customized printed products and e-commerce solutions to professional photographers
Capillary
Cloud-based software solutions that help retailers to intelligently engage with customers through mobile, social and in-store channels
Cartrade
Online automotive market for buyers and sellers of new and used vehicles
Chargebee
Affordable Subscription Billing & Recurring Billing Solution for online web apps
Ciphergraph
Provides secure cloud based VPN services
Citrus Payment
“Payments solutions including Netbanking Credit and Debit Card Gateways”
CommonFloor
India’s first real estate portal dedicated to apartments and gated communities
Crowd Analytix
Predictive analytics and data mining solutions
Desicrew
IT enabled service centers in rural areas
Dexetra
Mobility startup that develops apps for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Symbian and Windows Mobile
Dogspot.in
One stop platform for all dog & dog related needs
DoneByNone
Online-only women’s fashion store
Edusys
Leading education training provider in the global market (US, UK, Australia, Canada, India, and other countries)
Eko
Banking services at affordable costs to vast sections of disadvantaged and low income groups
emo2
Multi-user multi-touch interaction OS and Cloud platform
exotel
Cloud telephony platform for modern Indian business.
ezetap
India-based mobile payments firm
Fashionara
eFashion mall that offers premium merchandise in the space of fashion and lifestyle
Freecultr
Apparel etailer
FreshDesk
Cloud-based help desk software that allows companies to support their customers through email, phone, website
Fundsindia
India’s first online-only investment service platform that serves customers country-wide and globally
HackerRank
Fun social platform for programmers to solve interesting puzzles, build quick hacks, code game bots and collaborate to solve real-world challenges
HealthKart
India’s first e-health store
HelpShift
First embedded support desk for native apps
Hoopos.com
Online store to buy Baby Clothes, Baby Toys, Baby Shoes, Maternity products
Hotelogix
Online property management solution on the cloud providing solutions to the small and mid sized hospitality industry
icreate
Developing intelligent software that helps banks understand customers and conduct business in a better manner
idubba
Helps quickly find Indian Television programs
Innoz
One of the fastest growing mobile company in India
Insieve
Intelligent information sharing network
Instamojo
1-click process to buy & sell your digital files like reports, code, documents, photos, templates, tutorials, music, videos etc.
iStream
Showcases premium video content across News, TV and Movie categories online for the Indian audience worldwide
Kayako
Developer and vendor of proprietary help desk and customer support software
Lenskart
India’s leading online retailer on Contact lenses
LimeRoad
India’s most extensive lifestyle platform for Women’s shopping
localbanya
Online grocery store/supermarket that sells over 4,000 household products ranging from daily provisions,grains,packaged foods,cosmetics etc
Loylty Rewardz
India’s Premier Loyalty & Relationship management company
madrat games
Online and mobile Indian language learning game
MangoReader
Bring books to life by making them engaging and fun using videos, animation, quizzes, maps, graphics and interactivity
Mettl
Powerful online assessment platform for hiring, training, contests
MindTickle
Enterprise gamification and learning platform for new employee orientation and web based training of company policies and procedures
mobme
Value added services for mobile phone users and carrier grade solutions for network operators
Mobstac
World’s first HTML5-enabled, mobile publishing cloud platform
Mswipe
Mobile POS service provider Mswipe
Myparichay
India’s Largest job search and career network on Facebook
MySmartPrice
Online price comparison engine
NewsHunt
Mobile application that enables leading newspapers to access on mobile phones
Nimbuzz
Instant, mobile messenger & phone app for Windows PCs, Macs and mobile phones
Octane Marketing
Marketing technology company that provides a state-of-the-art email SMS and web-marketing platform”
Olacabs
Car rentals and cab hire services in Mumbai, India
Olx India
One of the world’s biggest free online classifieds sites
Paytm
India’s trusted prepaid recharge destination
Plivo
Cloud based API Platform for building Voice and SMS enabled Applications
Policybazaar
India’s prominent online life insurance and general insurance aggregator
Posist
Online SaaS based Point of Sale solution for Restaurants
Power2SME
Online platform that offers tools that enable SME’s to improve productivity & reduce procurement costs.
Practo
Clinic management software solutions to help enhance the operational efficiency of dispensaries, clinics and even small hospitals
Pretty Secrets
India’s leading online lingerie store featuring exclusive collections of bras, panties, nightwear, swimwear, shapewear & stockings
PropTiger
Independent real estate advisor with a pan-India presence
Rechargeitnow
24×7, multi operator web based, instant pre-paid recharge station
RedQuanta
New-age mystery shopping audit company
Rolocule
Independent game development studio creating very realistic but simple to play console quality video games for tablets and smartphones
Saavn
Ad-supported digital music service for Bollywood, Indian and regional South Asian music
Scalearc
Pioneer in a new category of database infrastructure software that simplifies the way database environments are deployed
SharedCab
Platform for daily commuters to sign up for airconditioned chauffeur driven pooled cabs
Sokrati
India’s leading online advertising agency and Google’s largest preferred partner in India
Squeakee
Location based offers and specials search engine
StayZilla
Online booking & reservation portal for hotels in India
Stepout
India’s #1 place to meet new people, have fun experiences and form real life relationships.
TalentSprint
Professional skills development firm delivering experiential and industry-relevant training in IT and BFSI sectors
TaxiForSure
Aggregator of car rentals and taxis in India
That’s Personal
India’s first premium personal products e-commerce website, focusing on international and Indian legal adult products
Travelyaari
Website for Bus Ticket booking using real time inventory
Unbxd
Search-as-a-service platform that provides site search and analytics to ecommerce sites
United Mobile Apps
Mobile / broadband / wireless technology company that focusses on Connection Management (UConnect) / Data Synchronization (USync)
Urban Ladder
e-retailer of contemporary furniture for Indian consumers
Vdopia
World’s largest mobile video advertising company
Visual Website Optimizer
World’s easiest A/B testing tool for increasing website sales, signups, downloads and conversions
Vizury
Digital marketing pioneer enabling e-commerce and online travel companies maximize the value of their digital data
Vserv
Leading global mobile ad network
Vuclip
World’s largest independent mobile video and media company
Webengage
Push notifications, in-site targeted surveys & customer feedback management – most powerful in-site marketing tool for online business with analytics
Wingyfy
Software company developing Visual Website Optimizer
ZipDial
Engagement & analytics platform for Mobile
Zivame
India’s largest online lingerie only store
Zomato
Website providing information related to restaurants, pubs, clubs and events at such establishments in cities of India, Sri Lanka and UAE
Zopnow
Largest online hypermarket for daily household needs
Zovi.com
Online fashion shopping portal
Disclaimer: We have worked with many startups mentioned in the list, and have built teams & hired extensively for them.