Innovative Startups Across Industries
AI Startups
Cohere
Developing AI solutions for businesses and creators with advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Founded: 2019
Series D Funding
Micro1
AI recruitment platform specializing in connecting companies with top remote developer talent.
Founded: 2021
$3.3M Funding
Codeium
AI-powered coding assistant that enhances developer productivity with intelligent code suggestions.
Founded: 2021
$150M Series C
Software & SaaS Startups
Shaped Thoughts
Specializes in seamless integration of software, APIs, SaaS, and B2B platforms for enterprise solutions.
Founded: 2022
Rapid Growth
Devkit
Custom software development company with expertise in web and mobile application development.
Founded: 2020
Empat
Client-focused software development company with a global presence and diverse project portfolio.
Founded: 2013
Global Presence
FinTech Startups
SarvaGram
Digital loan company focused on empowering rural India with accessible financial solutions.
Founded: 2018
$67M Funding
SalarySe
Providing seamless access to credit and UPI-linked rewards for modern financial needs.
Founded: 2022
$5.26M Funding
Arthan Finance
Offering working capital solutions tailored for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Founded: 2018
$6M Funding
E-commerce & Retail Startups
NewMe
Fast-fashion D2C brand revolutionizing delivery with 90-minute service in urban areas.
Founded: 2020
$18M Funding
Furnishka
Innovative home furnishings company solving problems of expensive prices and limited spacing.
Founded: 2023
27 Crore Funding
Beco
Environmentally conscious startup producing sustainable substitutes for single-use plastics.
Founded: 2018
$10M Funding
Health Tech Startups
Loop Health
Bringing ease and choice to patients seeking major medical treatments in Pune, India.
Pune, India
GoodLives
AI-enabled holistic wellness platform focusing on mental health with personalized solutions.
Mental Health Focus
The global startup ecosystem in 2025 is witnessing remarkable innovation, with young companies emerging as key disruptors across AI, space, mobility, and services. These ventures are not only securing strong funding rounds but also addressing real-world challenges with scalable solutions.
One of the most notable names is Sarvam AI, India’s homegrown generative AI company, focused on building Indic language models for enterprises and government platforms. By tackling India’s linguistic diversity, Sarvam AI is positioning itself as the bridge between advanced AI capabilities and grassroots accessibility, a crucial step for digital inclusion.
Meanwhile, in Silicon Valley, Parallel Web Systems, founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, is making headlines. The company is developing cognitive AI agents capable of executing complex web tasks, signaling a future where businesses and individuals can rely on autonomous digital assistants for research, operations, and even decision-making.
The space-tech sector is also heating up, led by Pixxel, an Indian startup deploying hyperspectral satellites for environmental monitoring, agriculture, and defense applications. With global clients already onboard, Pixxel is cementing India’s position in the high-value satellite imagery market.
On the financial and legal front, Deeligence, an Australian startup, is transforming due diligence with AI-driven tools, speeding up mergers, acquisitions, and compliance checks. Similarly, August, a U.S.-based legal-tech venture, is equipping mid-size law firms with AI platforms that streamline case research and document review.
Mobility and green tech are also gaining momentum. Ultraviolette, the Indian electric two-wheeler startup, continues to push boundaries with its performance-oriented EVs, recently entering global markets. Backed by strong investor interest, the company is redefining urban mobility with sustainability at its core.
In AI infrastructure, DensityAI, led by an ex-Tesla Dojo executive, is building systems to power next-gen autonomous technologies. This focus on high-performance computing highlights the growing demand for specialized AI hardware and software.
Finally, Pronto, an Indian platform, is reimagining home services by matching skilled laborers with households through AI-driven matchmaking. With India’s gig economy expanding, Pronto addresses both supply and demand gaps while ensuring trust and transparency.
From AI to EVs, space-tech to legal-tech, these startups are reshaping industries with bold visions. As they scale, their success stories highlight a new wave of innovation that is global in reach yet deeply rooted in solving local challenges.
