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Tamil Nadu is home to a varied startup environment, with companies in fields from finance to aerospace. This includes companies like Agnikul, which builds rockets, and Samunnati, which supports small farmers.

Significant investments are flowing into the region, with companies securing large funding rounds. For example, healthcare company Apollo Healthco raised ₹24.8B and online jewelry store CaratLane secured $613.7M.

Below is our list of 31 Tamil Nadu startups worth keeping an eye on.

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GrowXCD Finance developed a secured small-ticket mortgage product to simplify the lending experience for customers. They provide end-to-end support, handling the entire loan lifecycle from origination and processing through to collections.

Year Founded2022
FoundersArjun Muralidharan, Sathishkumar Vijayan
Funding Amount₹2.5B
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsProsus Ventures, Blue Earth Capital, Lok Capital, UC Impower

Sify Infinit Spaces operates a network of carrier-neutral data centers across India. They provide enterprises with colocation services and scalable infrastructure to securely house their critical IT operations.

Year Founded2017
Founders
Funding Amount₹16B
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsKotak Alternate Asset Managers, Kotak Realty Fund

Agnikul builds orbital-class rockets that provide on-demand launch capabilities for micro and nano satellites. Their technology is designed to make space more accessible, offering customizable launch services for small satellite operators.

Year Founded2017
FoundersMoin SPM, Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy, Srinath Ravichandran
Funding Amount$61.2M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsMayfield Fund, Venture Catalysts, Celesta Capital, Speciale Invest, Anicut Capital

Samunnati operates an open agri-network that provides India's smallholder farmers with financial services and market linkages. Their platform serves the entire agricultural value chain, enabling commerce and providing crucial access to capital for rural enterprises.

Year Founded2014
FoundersAnil Kumar, Ritesh Nair
Funding Amount$288.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsNuveen, Accel, Blue Earth Capital, responsAbility Investments, U.S. International Development Finance Corp

CaratLane brings a wide range of loose diamonds and crafted jewelry to the online market. Their focus on accessibility and affordability has made them a popular choice for everyday fine jewelry.

Year Founded2008
FoundersAvnish Anand, Gurukeerthi Gurunathan, Mithun Sacheti, Srinivasa Gopalan
Funding Amount$613.7M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSecondary Market
Top InvestorsTiger Global Management, Titan Company

Prodapt Solutions delivers specialized IT and consulting services for global Digital Service Providers. They focus on helping these providers with complex challenges like network virtualization, cloud adoption, and operational automation.

Year Founded1999
FoundersVedant Jhaver
Funding Amount$75M
Startup SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsAffirma Capital, ServiceNow Ecosystem Ventures

KPN Farm Fresh operates a retail chain of supermarkets in India specializing in fresh produce. Their stores feature a wide variety of high-quality, organic fruits and vegetables sourced directly from farms.

Year Founded
Founders
Funding Amount₹6.4B
Startup Size
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsWestBridge Capital

Apollo Healthco operates a digital health platform that connects users with online doctor consultations, medicine delivery, and at-home lab tests. Their platform, Apollo 24|7, serves as a comprehensive online destination for a wide range of healthcare needs across India.

Year Founded2021
Founders
Funding Amount₹24.8B
Startup SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsAdvent International

Neuberg Diagnostics operates an international chain of pathology laboratories offering a wide array of medical tests. They provide comprehensive diagnostic services, from routine health checkups to advanced molecular and genetic testing for patients and healthcare providers.

Year Founded
Founders
Funding Amount₹9.4B
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsKotak Alternate Asset Managers

Anthem builds a full-stack payments platform tailored for educational institutions to manage their finances. The system helps schools and universities collect fees more efficiently and handle everything from vendor payments to student refunds.

Year Founded2018
FoundersPavee Ramanisankar, Shiv Vadivelalagan
Funding Amount$2.2M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding Status
Top InvestorsElevation Capital, Harvard University, MassChallenge, VilCap Investments, FTxSDG Challenge

21 Additional Tamil Nadu Startups Worth Following

The top 10 are just a glimpse of what’s happening in Tamil Nadu. Across the state, founders are busy building, hiring, and raising money.

Many of these companies are in fintech and mobility, and together they have raised well over a billion dollars. Here is a look at the other startups shaping Tamil Nadu's growing tech community.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
SuperOps.ai logo SuperOps.aiAI2020$54.4MSeries C
Garuda Aerospace logo Garuda AerospaceMobility2015$42.8MSeries B
Archean Chemical Industries logo Archean Chemical IndustriesBiotech2009₹11BVenture Round
M2P Fintech logo M2P FintechInfrastructure2014$217MSeries D
GalaxEye logo GalaxEyeInfrastructure2020$13.6MSeries A
PeLocal Fintech logo PeLocal FintechFintech2021$7MSeries A
Netmeds logo NetmedsRetail2010$103.7MSeries C
Servion logo ServionData1995$140MPrivate Equity
Veritas Finance logo Veritas FinanceFintech2015$353MPrivate Equity
AssetPlus logo AssetPlusFintech2016₹280MSeries A
PickYourTrail logo PickYourTrailMedia2014$3MVenture Round
Raptee Energy logo Raptee EnergyMobility2019$4.1MGrant
The ePlane Company logo The ePlane CompanyMobility2017$20MSeries B
Baanhem Ventures logo Baanhem VenturesOther2023₹33MSeed
Tata Electronics logo Tata ElectronicsHardware2020₹21.4BCorporate Round
BankBazaar.com logo BankBazaar.comRetail2008$137MSeries D
Detect Technologies logo Detect TechnologiesAI2016$43.3MSeries B
Crion Technologies logo Crion TechnologiesMedia2016₹45MVenture Round
Kaleidofin logo KaleidofinFintech2018$42.2MVenture Round
myTVS logo myTVSRetail2003₹10.7BSeries C
Bellatrix Aerospace logo Bellatrix AerospaceMobility2015$11.1MGrant

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