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Karnataka's startup scene is a mix of many industries, from e-commerce to electric vehicles. The region, centered around Bengaluru, continues to produce a wide range of companies.

This includes transportation service Rapido, which has raised over $825.4 million. Newcomers are also making an impact, like AI company Krutrim, which secured over $303.7 million in its first year.

Below is our list of 100 Karnataka startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Polygon builds a platform for developing and scaling infrastructure on the Ethereum network. Their suite of tools allows developers to create interconnected blockchains, improving transaction speeds and lowering costs.

Year Founded2017
FoundersAntoni Martin, Anurag Arjun, Bobbin Threadbare, Brendan Farmer, Daniel Lubarov, David Schwartz, Jaynti Kanani, Jordi Baylina, Mihailo Bjelic, Sandeep Nailwal
Funding Amount$451.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsAccel, Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, Union Square Ventures, Tiger Global Management

Myntra runs one of India's largest e-commerce destinations for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products. Their platform offers a vast catalog of clothing, accessories, and personal care items from hundreds of domestic and international brands.

Year Founded2007
FoundersAshutosh Lawania, Mukesh Bansal, Sankar Bora, Vineet Saxena
Funding Amount$775.3M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusUndisclosed
Top InvestorsAccel, New Enterprise Associates, Tiger Global Management, Flipkart, Kalaari Capital

Rapido operates a ride-hailing platform for booking bike taxis, auto-rickshaws, and cabs across India. Their mobile app connects commuters with drivers for quick and affordable urban transportation.

Year Founded2015
FoundersAravind Sanka, Pavan Guntupalli, Rishikesh SR
Funding Amount$825.4M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSecondary Market
Top InvestorsNexus Venture Partners, Swiggy, Prosus Ventures, Shunwei Capital, Yamaha

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 Founded2018
FoundersSai Srinivas Kiran G, Shubh Malhotra, Shubham Malhotra
Funding Amount$390.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsGaingels, Sequoia Capital, Peak XV Partners, RTP Global, Play Ventures

Porter operates a logistics marketplace that connects businesses with a network of trucks, tempos, and two-wheelers for on-demand delivery. The platform is designed to streamline last-mile operations, helping companies across India move everything from small parcels to bulk goods.

Year Founded2014
FoundersPranav Goel, Uttam Digga, Vikas Choudhary
Funding Amount$356.9M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsPeak XV Partners, Wellington Management, Lightrock, Tiger Global Management, Kedaara Capital

Krutrim develops a full-stack AI platform, including large language models and cloud infrastructure, specifically for the Indian market. Their technology is designed to understand India's unique cultural and linguistic nuances, supporting a new wave of AI applications.

Year Founded2023
FoundersBhavish Aggarwal
Funding Amount$303.7M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusUndisclosed
Top InvestorsZ47, Bhavish Aggarwal

FinBox develops a suite of technology products that help banks and financial institutions digitize their customer journeys. Their tools use data science and AI to streamline processes like credit assessment and customer onboarding.

Year Founded2015
FoundersAnant Deshpande, Rajat Deshpande
Funding Amount$55M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsA91 Partners, WestBridge Capital, Aditya Birla Ventures, Flipkart Ventures, Arali 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 Founded2024
FoundersAyyappan R.
Funding Amount$31M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsAccel, RTP Global, Blume Ventures, Quiet Capital, 2am VC

Vedantu operates an online learning platform that provides live, interactive tutoring for K-12 students and those preparing for competitive entrance exams. Their system delivers a personalized experience using interactive tools designed to make online learning feel like an in-person classroom.

Year Founded2011
FoundersAnand Prakash, Pulkit Jain, Saurabh Saxena, Vamsi Krishna
Funding Amount$306.2M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsAccel, Coatue, Tiger Global Management, WestBridge Capital, Trifecta Capital Advisors

Ultraviolette Automotive develops high-performance electric motorcycles, including its flagship F77 model. The team is also creating a supporting ecosystem of energy infrastructure built around its advanced battery technology.

Year Founded2016
FoundersNarayan Subramaniam, Niraj Rajmohan
Funding Amount$90.2M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsTDK Ventures, Speciale Invest, Lingotto, Zoho, TVS Motor Company

90 Additional Karnataka Startups Worth Following

Our top 10 picks offer a glimpse into the region, but the full picture is much bigger. These companies have collectively raised over $29 billion, with fintech, retail, and AI leading the way. The rest of the companies to watch are a mix of new ventures and established players. Here’s a look at the other 90 businesses shaping the local startup scene.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Kapiva logo KapivaRetail2016$113.5MSecondary Market
Groww logo GrowwFintech2016$593.3MSeries F
Razorpay logo RazorpayFintech2014$816.4MSecondary Market
SpaceFields logo SpaceFieldsMobility2021₹485MSeed
Stan logo StanCrypto2022$15.8MSeries A
Capillary Technologies logo Capillary TechnologiesAnalytics2008$248.1MSecondary Market
Seekho logo SeekhoEducation2020$36.5MSeries B
Pocket FM logo Pocket FMMedia2018$212.5MSeries D
WizCommerce logo WizCommerceMedia2020$8MSeries A
Simpl logo SimplRetail2015$71.7MSeries B
Juspay logo JuspayFintech2012$147.9MSeries D
OnFinance AI logo OnFinance AIAI2022$5.3MSeed
Pixxel logo PixxelMobility2019$95MGrant
Tessolve logo TessolveManufacturing2004$190MPrivate Equity
Fyno logo FynoSaaS2022$4MSeed
Indkal Technologies logo Indkal TechnologiesHardware2020$55.9MSeries B
InMobi logo InMobiMarketing2007$424.3MUndisclosed
Swift logo SwiftRetail2018$2.2MVenture Round
Cashfree Payments logo Cashfree PaymentsFintech2015$93.9MSeries C
Tracxn logo TracxnAnalytics2013$16.5MVenture Round
Curefoods logo CurefoodsFood2016$318MVenture Round
Jar logo JarMedia2021$111.7MSeries B
Wysa logo WysaAI2015$29.5MVenture Round
Sarvam AI logo Sarvam AIAI2023₹3.4BSeries A
NoBroker logo NoBrokerReal Estate2014$379.9MSeries E
Amazon Seller Services logo Amazon Seller ServicesRetail2010₹261.9BCorporate Round
Supply6 logo Supply6Sports2019$2.3MSeed
Glance logo GlanceAI2019$390MSeries D
Flipkart logo FlipkartRetail2007$15.3BCorporate Round
StockGro logo StockGroMedia2020$68.6MDebt Financing
Licious logo LiciousLogistics2015$489.5MSeries F
AppsForBharat logo AppsForBharatMedia2020$62.1MSeries C
Shadowfax logo ShadowfaxLogistics2015$222.2MVenture Round
Wakefit logo WakefitRetail2016$149.2MSecondary Market
Meesho logo MeeshoRetail2015$1.7BSecondary Market
Livspace logo LivspaceRetail2014$482.5MUndisclosed
MathCo logo MathCoAnalytics2016$50MPrivate Equity
Exotel logo ExotelCloud2011$87.3MDebt Financing
axio logo axioEnterprise2013$226.3MVenture Round
PlatinumRx logo PlatinumRxHealthcare2023$6.8MSeries A
Scrut Automation logo Scrut AutomationSaaS2021$29.5MPrivate Equity
Snitch logo SnitchFashion2018₹4.5BSecondary Market
Simple Energy logo Simple EnergyMobility2019$71.9MConvertible Note
Dhruva Space logo Dhruva SpaceMobility2012$21.8MSeries A
Swish logo SwishRetail2024$16MSeries A
Colive logo ColiveReal Estate2016$32MSeries B
Ultrahuman logo UltrahumanBiotech2019$60.1MSeries B
QpiAI logo QpiAIAI2019$38.5MSeries A
Captain Fresh logo Captain FreshEnterprise2019$214.4MVenture Round
Aequs logo AequsMobility1997$101.1MPrivate Equity
GPS Renewables logo GPS RenewablesEnvironment2010$72.2MDebt Financing
VerSe Innovation logo VerSe InnovationMedia2007$1.7BDebt Financing
Scapia logo ScapiaFintech2022$71.8MSeries B
Digantara logo DigantaraMobility2018$14.4MSeries A
ANSR logo ANSREnterprise2008$171.7MVenture Round
Klaar logo KlaarEnterprise2021$6.7MSeries A
Pratilipi logo PratilipiMedia2015$101.8MSeries E
GIVA logo GIVARetail2019₹14.4BSeries C
Mudrex logo MudrexFintech2018$22.1MVenture Round
Yulu logo YuluMobility2017$143.4MCorporate Round
Ripplr logo RipplrAnalytics2019$77.6MVenture Round
Dunzo logo DunzoRetail2015$457.2MSeries F
smallcase logo smallcaseFintech2015$112MSeries D
Cropin logo CropinAgTech2010$46.4MSeries D
Kratos Gamer Network (KGeN) logo Kratos Gamer Network (KGeN)Gaming2022$42.3MVenture Round
Jumbotail logo JumbotailRetail2015$298.6MSeries D
Velocity logo VelocityFintech2020$30.3MSeries A
HealthifyMe logo HealthifyMeMedia2012$150.1MSeries D
SatSure logo SatSureAnalytics2017$24.6MSeries A
Nurix AI logo Nurix AIAI2024$27.5MSeed
RentoMojo logo RentoMojoRetail2014$98.4MSeries D
MyGate logo MyGateMedia2016$79.6MSeries B
Bolt.Earth logo Bolt.EarthMobility2017$29MSeries A
Kapture CX logo Kapture CXSaaS2011$8MSeries A
Circle Internet logo Circle InternetMedia2018₹34.2MSeed
Walrus logo WalrusFintech2019$140.1MInitial Coin Offering
Sprinto logo SprintoSecurity2020$31.5MSeries B
Samaaro logo SamaaroMarketing2020$625kSeed
Exponent Energy logo Exponent EnergyMobility2020$44.4MSeries B
MedGenome logo MedGenomeBiotech2013$233MSeries E
Oolka logo OolkaFintech2023$7MSeed
SpotDraft logo SpotDraftAI2017$80.6MSeries B
Beatoven.ai logo Beatoven.aiAI2021$2.4MSeed
Routematic logo RoutematicMobility2013$44.5MSeries C
Gnani.ai logo Gnani.aiAnalytics2016$5.4MSeries A
Gullak.Money logo Gullak.MoneyFintech2022$12.3MSeries A
Asaya logo AsayaOther2021₹400MSeed
Karbon logo KarbonFintech2019$38.3MDebt Financing
Fisdom logo FisdomFintech2015$37.3MSeries C
CynLr logo CynLrAI2019$15.3MSeries A

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