The way we work, hire, and build our careers is changing fast, and a new generation of Indian startups is leading this charge. Thanks to advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), starting a business today requires less time, money, and resources than ever before. This has opened the doors for a fresh wave of innovation.
In fact, the Indian startup scene is booming. In just the first nine months of 2025, investors poured over $9 billion into new funds, showing massive confidence in these young companies.
To make sense of it, LinkedIn has released its 8th annual "Top Startups India" list. The list identifies the 20 Indian startups that are growing rapidly, attracting top talent, and capturing everyone's attention. These companies are not just creating jobs, they are actively shaping the future of their industries.
The list is created by looking at key factors like how fast a company is hiring, how much interest it gets from job seekers, and how well it attracts talent from top established companies.
Let's check the 20 startups that are defining India's future in 2025.
LinkedIn Top 20 Startups in India (2025)
| No. | Startup Name | What They Do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zepto | 10-minute delivery platform for groceries, electronics, and more. |
| 2 | Lucidity | Simplifies and manages cloud storage for businesses. |
| 3 | Swish | 10-minute food delivery platform. |
| 4 | Weekday | AI-powered platform to help companies hire engineers. |
| 5 | Jar | A "financial fitness" app for daily savings in digital gold. |
| 6 | Convin | AI platform for contact centres to improve customer service and sales. |
| 7 | Bhanzu | Makes math learning fun and engaging for students. |
| 8 | Refyne India | Provides platforms for companies to offer salary-on-demand and financial wellness. |
| 9 | EMotorad | Designs and manufactures electric bikes (e-bikes). |
| 10 | Atlys | Streamlined platform for applying for international visas. |
| 11 | Intervue.io | Outsourced technical interview services for companies. |
| 12 | Blissclub | Creates activewear designed specifically for Indian women. |
| 13 | FirstClub | Grocery-focused quick-commerce app with omnichannel presence. |
| 14 | Snabbit | On-demand app for hyperlocal home services (cleaning, laundry, etc.). |
| 15 | GoKwik | Provides e-commerce tools to help brands boost sales and conversion. |
| 16 | Dezerv | Wealth management platform offering personalised investment solutions. |
| 17 | NEWME | Gen Z-focused fast-fashion brand with ultra-fast deliveries. |
| 18 | CARD91 | Provides tech infrastructure for businesses to issue payment cards. |
| 19 | LimeChat | Helps e-commerce brands sell and market on WhatsApp using AI. |
| 20 | AppsForBharat | Develops digital products for spiritual needs, like the Sri Mandir app. |
What they do: Your go-to app for 10-minute deliveries of everything from groceries and electronics to beauty products and toys. They have become a household name in over 50 Indian cities.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
2. Lucidity
What they do: They simplify cloud storage for businesses, helping them manage and optimize their data across different cloud platforms efficiently.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
3. Swish
What they do: A new player in the fast-paced food delivery space, Swish promises 10-minute food delivery, currently operating in Bengaluru.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
4. Weekday
What they do: This startup uses a powerful AI platform and a massive talent database to help companies find and hire skilled engineers proactively.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
5. Jar
What they do: A "financial fitness" app that makes saving easy. It allows users to save small amounts daily by investing in digital gold, making it accessible to millions.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
6. Convin
What they do: An AI-powered assistant for contact centers. It helps improve customer service, train agents in real-time, and increase sales conversions.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
7. Bhanzu
What they do: Founded by the world's fastest human calculator, this platform aims to remove the fear of math by making learning it fun and engaging for students of all ages.
Headquarters: Hyderabad
8. Refyne India
What they do: They help companies offer financial wellness benefits to their employees, such as access to their earned salary before payday and tools for better financial literacy.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
9. EMotorad
What they do: An electric vehicle company that designs and manufactures stylish and innovative e-bikes for adventurers, commuters, and casual riders.
Headquarters: Pune
10. Atlys
What they do: A streamlined platform that makes applying for international visas hassle-free. They also offer travel insurance and services for travel agents.
Headquarters: Delhi
11. Intervue.io
What they do: They offer "interviews as a service," allowing companies to outsource their technical hiring process. They also help job seekers practice with experts.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
12. Blissclub
What they do: A community-focused activewear brand dedicated to creating high-quality, comfortable, and stylish sportswear specifically for Indian women.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
13. FirstClub
What they do: A quick-commerce app focused on groceries, with plans to expand into beauty and fashion. They operate both online and through physical stores.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
14. Snabbit
What they do: An on-demand app for hyperlocal home services. Need a kitchen cleaned or laundry done quickly? Snabbit connects you to reliable service providers.
Headquarters: Mumbai
15. GoKwik
What they do: Provides a full set of e-commerce tools to help online brands increase sales and improve the customer experience, from faster checkouts to financing options.
Headquarters: Delhi
16. Dezerv
What they do: A wealth management platform that combines expert human advice with smart technology to offer personalized investment solutions for individuals.
Headquarters: Mumbai
17. NEWME
What they do: A fast-fashion brand built for Gen Z. They use data and technology to quickly produce trendy clothes and have even started 60-minute deliveries in Bengaluru.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
18. CARD91
What they do: They provide the tech backbone that allows banks, fintech firms, and other businesses to issue their own payment cards and instruments quickly and seamlessly.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
19. LimeChat
What they do: This startup helps e-commerce brands use WhatsApp to sell products, support customers, and run marketing campaigns using smart AI agents.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
20. AppsForBharat
What they do: The company behind "Sri Mandir," a major devotional platform. They create digital products focused on India's spiritual and cultural needs.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
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