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Karnataka is a major center for new companies in India, with many programs to help them grow. For example, Axilor Ventures has backed over 140 startups, and Rainmatter Capital has funded more than 130.
Other programs like NetApp Excellerator focus on specific areas like data and cloud, having supported over 80 companies. These organizations provide essential support for early-stage founders.
Below is our list of the best 25 accelerators and incubators in Karnataka.
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Get the Sheet for $50Combining an accelerator program with an early-stage seed fund, Axilor Ventures invests in and supports startups across diverse sectors like enterprise tech, fintech, and healthcare. With a founding team that includes co-founders of Infosys, they offer portfolio companies a unique combination of capital and deep operational guidance to scale their businesses.
Backed by its Japanese parent firm, Incubate Fund India injects seed and pre-seed capital into the country's most promising early-stage startups. This support helps founders navigate the earliest stages of company building, providing not just capital but also a strategic connection to the Japanese market.
Backed by the retail giant, Target Accelerators runs an intensive program for startups aiming to transform the global retail industry. They support founders with mentorship and resources to build the next generation of retail technology and products.
Backed by data management leader NetApp, the Excellerator program champions deep-tech B2B startups specializing in areas like AI, cloud, and data analytics. Participating companies receive equity-free support, including technical mentorship and go-to-market resources, to build and launch market-ready solutions.
Mintosh Advisory guides businesses through their early stages with a blend of hands-on advice, incubation support, and direct investment. This integrated approach helps founders navigate complex challenges while securing the capital needed to scale their operations.
As the pre-seed accelerator from global venture firm Accel, Atoms provides early-stage startups with non-dilutive capital and personalized mentorship. The program focuses on connecting founders with Accel partners and a curated community to help them successfully build and scale their companies.
Backed by Zerodha, Rainmatter Capital funds and incubates early-stage Indian fintech startups working to expand financial inclusion. They provide capital and mentorship to help build the country's wealth-tech ecosystem, having supported notable companies like Smallcase and Finshots.
As a global, sector-agnostic fund and accelerator, Turbostart discovers and nurtures promising early-stage startups. They provide founders with the essential funding, mentorship, and market access required to scale their innovations on a global stage.
Blending the roles of accelerator, incubator, and technology partner, Xelpmoc helps early-stage companies tackle complex problems. They offer deep, hands-on technical support to build and launch products for startups in sectors ranging from agriculture to healthcare.
As a venture studio, Meraki Labs partners with founders at the idea stage to build B2B SaaS, Fintech, and Web3 startups from scratch. They provide the initial capital, a dedicated team of experts, and a proven process to turn concepts into viable businesses.
While our top picks get a lot of attention, they are just part of a much bigger picture. The other programs in the area have collectively invested in nearly 250 startups.
They support a wide range of companies, from real estate tech to gaming and social enterprises. Here’s a look at the other accelerators helping founders across Karnataka.
| Accelerator/Incubator | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 30 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 29 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 46 | 1 | |
| — | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | — | |
| 2015 | 55 | — | |
| 2002 | 3 | — | |
| — | 9 | — | |
| 2023 | 3 | — | |
| 2008 | 7 | — | |
| 2010 | 4 | — | |
| 2015 | 2 | — | |
| 2015 | 27 | — |
