Bengaluru's startup scene features a wide range of companies, from large e-commerce platforms to specialized technology firms. The ecosystem includes established players like fashion retailer Myntra, which has raised $775.3M, alongside newer ventures in various sectors.
Investment activity remains strong, with companies securing significant funding even in their first year of operation. For example, the 2024 retail startup FirstClub has already secured $31M in a Series A round.
Below is our list of 100 Bengaluru startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| 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 |
| Startup 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 |
Myntra built a massive e-commerce marketplace dedicated to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products for the Indian market. The platform brings together a vast catalog of international and domestic brands, making it a primary online shopping destination for millions.
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Ashutosh Lawania, Mukesh Bansal, Sankar Bora, Vineet Saxena |
| Funding Amount | $775.3M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | Accel, New Enterprise Associates, Tiger Global Management, Flipkart, Kalaari Capital |
Mobile Premier League developed a mobile eSports platform where users can compete in various skill-based games. The app is built around a competitive model that lets players enter tournaments to win real cash prizes.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Sai Srinivas Kiran G, Shubh Malhotra, Shubham Malhotra |
| Funding Amount | $390.5M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Gaingels, Sequoia Capital, Peak XV Partners, RTP Global, Play Ventures |
FirstClub builds a speedy, commerce-first retail experience that merges the convenience of e-commerce with the trust of physical stores. They use a network of offline experience centers to let customers see and feel products firsthand, emphasizing quality before purchase.
| Year Founded | 2024 |
| Founders | Ayyappan R. |
| Funding Amount | $31M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Accel, RTP Global, Blume Ventures, Quiet Capital, 2am VC |
Kapiva creates natural health solutions by merging traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern scientific research. Their range of products, from juices to supplements, provides accessible, nature-based options for various wellness needs.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Ameve Sharma, Anuj Sharma, Shantanu Singh, Shrey Badhani |
| Funding Amount | $113.5M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | OrbiMed, Vertex Ventures, 3one4 Capital, 360 ONE Asset, Fireside Ventures |
Groww operates an online platform for investing in stocks, direct mutual funds, and fixed deposits. Their service is designed to make it simple for individuals to start investing and manage their own financial portfolios.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Harsh Jain, Ishan Bansal Dean, Lalit Keshre, Neeraj Singh |
| Funding Amount | $593.3M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Peak XV Partners, Y Combinator, Tiger Global Management, Ribbit Capital, ICONIQ Growth |
SpaceFields develops propulsion technologies and solid-fuel systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. Their modular designs are engineered to power a range of applications, from launch vehicles to tactical missiles.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Apurwa Masook, Rounak Agrawal, Sudarshan Samal |
| Funding Amount | ₹485M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Globaz Technologies, Burla Angel Investor Network, Venture Catalysts, SIDBI, Rainmatter Capital |
Capillary Technologies develops a cloud-based platform that uses AI to help brands manage customer loyalty and engagement. Their software combines customer analytics, marketing automation, and loyalty program management into a single solution for consumer-facing businesses.
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Ajay Modani, Aneesh Reddy, Krishna Mehra |
| Funding Amount | $248.1M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | Norwest Venture Partners, Peak XV Partners, Warburg Pincus, Pantheon Ventures, Avataar Venture Partners |
WizCommerce builds a B2B commerce platform that helps wholesale distributors take their operations online. The platform integrates CRM and AI capabilities to streamline sales and customer management for its users.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Divyaanshu Makkar, Vikas Garg |
| Funding Amount | $8M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Peak XV Partners, Z47, Alpha Wave Global, Blume Ventures, Neon Fund |
OnFinance AI develops a proprietary large language model, NeoGPT, specifically for the banking, financial services, and insurance industry. Their platform helps financial institutions analyze complex data and generate real-time insights.
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Anuj Srivastava, Priyesh Srivastava |
| Funding Amount | $5.3M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Peak XV Partners, IAN Group, LVX Ventures, Silverneedle Ventures, JioGenNext |
90 Additional Bengaluru Startups Worth Following
Our top picks offer a great snapshot, but they're only part of a much bigger story unfolding across the city. Founders are building in popular fields like AI and fintech, and have collectively raised billions to fund their ideas.
You'll find companies at every stage, from brand new ventures to established names that are still growing fast. Here’s a look at the other startups that make Bengaluru’s tech scene so exciting.
