Bengaluru is home to 11 unicorn startups, spanning industries from fintech to manufacturing. Financial services company Groww leads the pack with a $7B valuation.
The city's startup ecosystem includes a mix of newer and more established companies. For example, B2B marketplace Zetwerk has raised $882M, while analytics firm Mu Sigma has been around since 2004.
Below is the full list of 11 Bengaluru unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Groww operates a financial services platform offering a range of investment products, including stockbroking and direct mutual funds. They focus on making investing simple and accessible, particularly for those new to the market.
| Valuation | $7B (Joined April 2021) |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Harsh Jain, Ishan Bansal Dean, Lalit Keshre, Neeraj Singh |
| Funding Amount | $593.3M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Y Combinator, ICONIQ Growth, Peak XV Partners, Ribbit Capital, Tiger Global Management |
Zetwerk operates a B2B marketplace for on-demand manufacturing, connecting businesses with a global network of suppliers. Their platform helps companies manage the entire production lifecycle, from sourcing custom components to the delivery of finished consumer goods.
| Valuation | $3.1B (Joined August 2021) |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Amrit Acharya, Ankit Fatehpuria, Rahul Sharma, Srinath Ramakkrushnan, Vishal Chaudhary |
| Funding Amount | $882M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Khosla Ventures, Accel, Peak XV Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, ICONIQ Capital |
Mobile Premier League runs a popular mobile eSports platform for skill-based gaming competitions. Users can play a variety of games against others to win real cash prizes.
| Valuation | $2.45B (Joined September 2021) |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Sai Srinivas Kiran G, Shubh Malhotra, Shubham Malhotra |
| Funding Amount | $390.5M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Sequoia Capital, RTP Global, Gaingels, Peak XV Partners, Titanium Ventures |
Polygon builds a platform for scaling Ethereum and developing its core infrastructure. Their technology enables developers to create decentralized applications with faster transaction speeds and lower fees.
| Valuation | $2B |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Antoni Martin, Anurag Arjun, Bobbin Threadbare, Brendan Farmer, Daniel Lubarov, David Schwartz, Jaynti Kanani, Jordi Baylina, Mihailo Bjelic, Sandeep Nailwal |
| Funding Amount | $451.5M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Accel, Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, Union Square Ventures, Tiger Global Management |
Glance has developed an AI-powered platform that delivers personalized content directly to smartphone lock screens. This technology creates a smart surface, allowing users to discover news, entertainment, and services without unlocking their phones.
| Valuation | $2B |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Abhay Singhal, Mohit Saxena, Naveen Tewari, Piyush Shah |
| Funding Amount | $390M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Reliance Jio, Mithril Capital Management, Google |
Mu Sigma provides management consulting services that apply decision sciences to big data problems. They work with large enterprises to build analytical capabilities and institutionalize a data-driven approach to decision-making.
| Valuation | $2B (Joined February 2013) |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Founders | Dhiraj C Rajaram |
| Funding Amount | $211.9M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Peak XV Partners, General Atlantic, Fidelity, Mastercard, FTV Capital |
Livspace operates a platform for home interiors and renovation, connecting homeowners with designers to manage projects from start to finish. They provide an end-to-end solution that covers everything from design and material selection to final installation.
| Valuation | $1.2B (Joined February 2022) |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Anuj Srivastava, Ramakant Sharma, Saurabh Jain |
| Funding Amount | $482.5M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | Goldman Sachs, TPG Growth, Trifecta Capital Advisors, Bessemer Venture Partners, Jungle Ventures |
Apna runs India's largest jobs platform, connecting millions of workers to local employment opportunities. Their mobile app is widely used by both candidates and employers to find jobs and hire talent across more than 70 cities.
| Valuation | $1.1B (Joined September 2021) |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Nirmit Parikh |
| Funding Amount | $193.5M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Insight Partners, Tiger Global Management, Rocketship.vc, Peak XV Partners, Lightspeed India Partners |
NoBroker built India's first brokerage-free real estate platform, allowing property owners and seekers to connect directly. The platform acts as a one-stop shop for property needs, offering services from rental agreements and home loans to packing and moving.
| Valuation | $1B (Joined November 2021) |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Akhil Gupta, Amit Agarwal, Saurabh Garg |
| Funding Amount | $379.9M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Google, Tiger Global Management, Rocketship.vc, Elevation Capital, General Atlantic |
Licious created an online brand for fresh meat and seafood, delivering products directly to consumers. They manage the entire supply chain from sourcing to delivery, ensuring high standards for freshness and quality.
| Valuation | $1B (Joined October 2021) |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Abhay Hanjura, Varun Sadana, Vivek Gupta |
| Funding Amount | $489.5M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Mayfield Fund, 3one4 Capital, Vertex Ventures, Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, Temasek Holdings |
The Remaining Unicorn Founded in Bengaluru
Bengaluru's top 10 unicorns are impressive, but they only tell part of the story. The city's startup scene is deep, with other fast-growing companies making their mark.
This includes a retail company that quickly raised nearly $300 million to reach its billion-dollar status. Below is a look at the other unicorn helping to shape the future of business in Bengaluru.