India’s startup ecosystem is no longer defined solely by billion-dollar valuations or headline-grabbing unicorns. Instead, a new generation of founders is quietly — and rapidly — reshaping how businesses are built, scaled, and experienced. These are operators who are identifying deeply rooted consumer problems, rethinking traditional categories, and building with sharper clarity around product, trust, and execution.
India’s Top 100 Rising Founders 2026 celebrates these builders who are still in the early to growth stages, yet already demonstrating meaningful traction, strong conviction, and the ability to challenge entrenched industries. Backed by leading investors and driven by a deep understanding of evolving consumer behaviour, these founders are laying the foundation for the next decade of Indian innovation.
AI & DEEP TECH
Anuruddh Mishra
Founder, August AI | AI & Deep Tech
Anuruddh Mishra is building August AI at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, focused on simplifying how individuals access and understand medical support. Founded in 2022, the platform leverages AI to deliver faster, smarter, and more personalized health interactions. By combining technology with user-centric design, he is making healthcare guidance more accessible and efficient. The platform aims to reduce complexity in medical decision-making while improving patient experience. Backed by $3 million in seed funding, Anuruddh is positioning August AI as an emerging player in the digital health ecosystem.
Ashwini Siddhi
Founder, Securacy AI | AI & Deep Tech
Ashwini Siddhi is building an AI-driven platform focused on strengthening digital security and risk intelligence for modern enterprises. Through Securacy.AI, she is leveraging artificial intelligence to simplify complex cybersecurity challenges with a strong focus on proactive threat detection and compliance. Her platform enables organizations to identify vulnerabilities, manage risks effectively, and enhance overall data protection. By combining deep-tech innovation with practical business applications, she is making cybersecurity more accessible, automated, and actionable. With real-time insights at its core, Ashwini is positioning Securacy.AI as a trusted AI-led partner for security and compliance in an increasingly complex digital ecosystem.
Hakimuddin Wadlawala
Founder, Aquila AI | AI & Deep Tech
Hakimuddin Wadlawala is building at the forefront of AI-driven cybersecurity through Aquila I, an AI-native platform for modern security operations. He is redefining risk management by unifying threat detection, exposure management, and AI security into a single system. By analysing data across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and AI environments, the platform delivers real-time, context-rich threat insights. His approach shifts organisations from reactive defense to proactive, intelligence-led security. Hakimuddin is positioning Aquila I as a unified, next-generation cyber defense platform for an evolving threat landscape.
Ishaan Bhola
Founder, SuperAGI | AI & Deep Tech
Ishaan Bhola is pushing the frontier of artificial intelligence through SuperAGI, a platform focused on building autonomous AI agents capable of executing complex tasks with minimal human intervention. As global adoption of AI accelerates, he is positioning SuperAGI at the forefront of next-generation intelligent automation. His approach centers on creating scalable, agent-driven systems that enhance productivity and decision-making across industries. By combining advanced AI capabilities with real-world applications, Ishaan is helping redefine how businesses interact with automation. Through SuperAGI, he is shaping a future where intelligent agents become core to digital operations.
Nagendra Nagaraja
Founder, QpiAI | AI & Deep Tech
Nagendra Nagaraja is building QpiAI at the intersection of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, positioning it as a next-generation deep-tech company. His work focuses on solving complex enterprise challenges through advanced AI models and high-performance computing capabilities. By integrating cutting-edge research with real-world applications, he is pushing the boundaries of what modern computing can achieve. Under his leadership, QpiAI is emerging as a key player in the global deep-tech ecosystem. Backed by strong Series A funding, Nagendra is driving innovation in next-generation computing and enterprise intelligence.
Satya Chakravarthy
Founder, Agnikul Cosmos | AI & Deep Tech
Satya Chakravarthy is pushing the boundaries of India’s private space sector through Agnikul Cosmos, a pioneering space-tech startup focused on small satellite launch vehicles. He is enabling more affordable, flexible, and on-demand access to space, addressing the growing global demand for satellite deployment. By building cutting-edge propulsion systems and agile launch capabilities, he is driving innovation in India’s emerging private space ecosystem. His work is helping democratize access to space for startups, research institutions, and global clients. Through Agnikul Cosmos, Satya is positioning India as a strong contender on the global space-tech map.
Sharad Sanghi
Founder, Neysa | AI & Deep Tech
Sharad Sanghi is driving enterprise AI adoption through Neysa, a company focused on building high-performance AI infrastructure and cloud solutions. With deep experience in digital and data center infrastructure, he is enabling businesses to deploy, manage, and scale AI workloads efficiently. His approach focuses on simplifying complex computing environments while ensuring performance, reliability, and cost optimization. Through Neysa, he is addressing the growing demand for AI-ready infrastructure as enterprises accelerate digital transformation. Sharad is positioning the company as a key enabler of scalable, enterprise-grade AI adoption in India’s evolving tech ecosystem.
Sudhir Vashist
Founder, SEORCE | AI & Deep Tech
Sudhir Vashist has been shaping the evolution of search since the early 2000s, well before SEO became a mainstream discipline. With over two decades of experience, he has consistently advocated a user-first approach, anticipating the industry shift from keyword rankings to credibility-led discovery. As AI is transforming search into intelligent recommendation systems, he is steering SEORCE toward building long-term brand authority rather than short-term visibility gains. His philosophy is rooted in consistency, trust, and sustainable digital presence instead of algorithmic shortcuts. By blending automation with strategic storytelling, Sudhir is helping brands adapt to an AI-first internet and redefining how businesses are discovered and recommended online.
Swapnil Saykar
Founder, OrbitShift | AI & Deep Tech
Swapnil Saykar is enabling enterprises to harness the power of generative AI through OrbitShift, a platform designed to simplify real-world AI adoption. He focuses on bridging the gap between complex technology and practical business use cases, making advanced AI accessible without heavy technical overhead. Through OrbitShift, he helps organizations streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and improve efficiency using AI-driven solutions. His approach prioritizes usability, scalability, and business impact over complexity. By democratizing AI deployment, Swapnil is positioning OrbitShift as a key enabler in the enterprise AI transformation journey.
Vivek Raghavan
Founder, Sarvam AI | AI & Deep Tech
Vivek Raghavan is at the forefront of India’s deep-tech movement through Sarvam AI, with a mission to build foundational AI models tailored for the country’s diverse linguistic and cultural landscape. He is focused on developing sovereign AI capabilities that reduce dependence on global models while addressing uniquely Indian use cases. By prioritizing language diversity and accessibility, he aims to make AI more inclusive and relevant across regions. His work combines cutting-edge research with practical deployment, positioning Sarvam AI as a key player in India’s emerging AI ecosystem. Vivek’s vision is to ensure India not only adopts AI but also builds it at scale for its own future.
D2C & COMMERCE
Amit Sah
Founder, OZi | D2C & Commerce
Amit Sah is building OZi as a next-generation consumer services platform focused on convenience, scalability, and operational efficiency. He is streamlining how everyday services are accessed and delivered by prioritizing a seamless user experience backed by strong execution systems. With a clear focus on solving real consumer friction points, OZi is designed to simplify service discovery and fulfillment at scale. The platform has already demonstrated strong early investor confidence and rapid growth momentum. Through this approach, Amit is positioning OZi as a modern, tech-led infrastructure layer for everyday consumer services.
Aniket Shah
Founder, Swish | D2C & Commerce
Aniket Shah is building Swish as a next-generation consumer services platform focused on speed, simplicity, and reliability. He is shaping the company around the evolving expectations of modern, convenience-first users who demand seamless and instant service experiences. With strong Series B momentum, Swish is rapidly scaling its operations and strengthening its market presence. His approach centers on creating a highly efficient, user-friendly ecosystem that removes friction from everyday consumer interactions. Aniket is positioning Swish as a scalable, future-ready platform designed to redefine how on-demand services are delivered.
Anjali Sardana
Founder, Pronto | D2C & Commerce
Anjali Sardana is building Pronto as a next-generation consumer services platform centered on speed, efficiency, and seamless user experience. With a sharp focus on solving everyday service needs through technology, she is shaping Pronto into a scalable and user-first on-demand solution. The platform is designed to simplify access to essential services while maintaining high standards of reliability and responsiveness. Backed by strong Series B momentum, Anjali is positioning Pronto as a key player in India’s rapidly growing on-demand economy. Her vision is to build a trusted, high-performance platform that redefines convenience and service delivery for modern consumers.
Anurodh Singhai
Founder, DIVINE HINDU | D2C & Commerce
Anurodh Singhai is building DIVINE HINDU, an e-commerce platform focused on India’s spiritual and devotional ecosystem. He is working to organise a highly fragmented market by digitising access to devotional products and services. His vision is to make spiritual offerings more structured, accessible, and convenient for modern consumers. By bringing traditional puja essentials, rituals, and related services onto a single platform, he is bridging the gap between age-old practices and digital commerce. Through DIVINE HINDU, Anurodh is creating a more seamless and organized way for people to engage with everyday spirituality in India.
Arjun Singh
Founder, Gully Labs | D2C & Commerce
Arjun Singh is building a new-age lifestyle brand with Gully Labs, rooted in street culture and community-driven identity. He is blending design, culture, and digital engagement to create a brand that goes beyond products and functions as a form of urban expression. Gully Labs reflects contemporary youth culture, drawing inspiration from everyday street narratives and creative communities. Through a strong focus on storytelling and cultural relevance, Arjun is positioning the brand as a movement rather than just a label. His vision is to shape Gully Labs into a platform that represents modern identity, creativity, and the evolving language of street culture.
Ashish Bajpai
Founder, Dazzl | D2C & Commerce
Ashish Bajpai is rethinking how modern consumers access everyday services through Dazzl, a platform built for convenience-first urban lifestyles. He is focused on simplifying fragmented service categories by aggregating and streamlining essential offerings into a single, seamless digital experience. Through Dazzl, Ashish is addressing the growing demand for speed, accessibility, and efficiency in daily urban living. His approach centers on reducing friction in service discovery and delivery, making essential services easier to access and manage. By building a unified, user-centric ecosystem, he is positioning Dazzl as a modern solution for India’s evolving digital consumer needs.
Avi Kumar
Founder & CEO, House of Avi | D2C & Commerce
Avi Kumar is building a global footwear brand that blends Indian craftsmanship with modern, inclusive design. With a unique cross-border vision, he has positioned the brand as a bridge between Australia-led design and India’s artisanal excellence. Avi is redefining footwear accessibility by offering extended sizing up to US size 20—challenging traditional industry limitations. His leadership is rooted in inclusivity, ethical production, and empowering local artisans through scalable global demand. Beyond product, he is crafting a cultural narrative where comfort, identity, and style coexist seamlessly. As House of Avi expands internationally, Avi Kumar is emerging as a strong voice for inclusive, purpose-driven fashion entrepreneurship.
Bhavik Jhaveri
Co-Founder & CIO, ZILO | D2C & Commerce
A serial entrepreneur with multiple ventures behind him, Bhavik Jhaveri co-founded ZILO after identifying a critical gap in fashion e-commerce — the hesitation just before checkout. During his time building products at Myntra, he observed that nearly 70% of carts were abandoned due to uncertainty around fit. He launched ZILO in 2025 — a fashion quick-commerce platform delivering on-trend outfits from brands like Levi’s and Rare Rabbit in under 60 minutes, complete with home trials and instant returns. Backed by Peak XV Partners, Chiratae Ventures, and Info Edge Ventures, the startup has raised $19.9 million across two round.
Gaurav Karmani
Founder, Uni Seoul | D2C & Commerce
Gaurav Karmani is capitalizing on the global K-beauty wave through Uni Seoul, a D2C skincare brand bringing Korean innovation to Indian consumers. As skincare awareness continues to grow in India, he is positioning Uni Seoul as a bridge between global beauty trends and local demand. The brand focuses on introducing advanced, trend-driven formulations inspired by Korean skincare science, tailored for Indian skin needs. By combining international product innovation with a direct-to-consumer model, Gaurav is making premium skincare more accessible and relevant. Through Uni Seoul, he is building a modern beauty brand aligned with evolving consumer preferences and the rising demand for global-quality skincare in India.
Himanshi Tandon
Co-Founder, Ember | D2C & Commerce
Himanshi Tandon is at the forefront of building Ember — a next-generation cookware brand focused on safety, performance, and sustainability. Founded in 2024, Ember offers toxin-free cookware powered by its proprietary ‘Arcilla’ coating made from natural materials. Designed in California and manufactured in Italy, the startup has raised $3.2 million in seed funding.
Jatan Bawa
Founder, Perfora | D2C & Commerce
Jatan Bawa is reshaping India’s oral care category through Perfora, a D2C brand built on design, innovation, and premium user experience. He is moving beyond traditional, commoditised oral care products to introduce modern, science-backed solutions for everyday hygiene. Through Perfora, he has brought electric toothbrushes and advanced oral care systems tailored for contemporary lifestyles. His approach focuses on combining functionality with thoughtful design, making oral care more engaging and effective. By elevating a largely overlooked category, Jatan is positioning Perfora as a new-age oral care brand aligned with evolving consumer expectations in India.
Kanishka Garg
Co-Founder, Salty | D2C & Commerce
Kanishka Garg is building Salty as a category-defining D2C brand in India’s emerging men’s jewellery and accessories space. Founded in 2022, the brand is targeting a fast-growing Gen Z audience with expressive, fashion-forward products that go beyond traditional menswear norms. Salty offers a wide portfolio of over 2,000 designs, spanning jewellery, sunglasses, hats, belts, and other lifestyle accessories. By focusing on bold design, self-expression, and everyday wearability, Kanishka is positioning the brand at the intersection of fashion and identity. Recently, Salty raised ₹30 crore in a Series A round, strengthening its momentum in India’s evolving accessories market.
Karishma Kewalramani
Founder, FAE Beauty | D2C & Commerce
Karishma Kewalramani is redefining modern beauty in India through FAE Beauty, a brand built on inclusivity, individuality, and self-expression. She is challenging conventional beauty standards by creating products designed to celebrate diverse skin tones and identities. With a strong focus on representation, FAE Beauty positions itself as a voice for consumers who want beauty that feels personal rather than prescriptive. Her approach blends product innovation with a clear cultural message, making inclusivity a core part of the brand identity. Through FAE Beauty, Karishma is helping shape a more open and expressive beauty ecosystem in India.
Monil Singhal
Founder, Truva | D2C & Commerce
Monil Singhal is reimagining the home-buying experience through Truva, a platform designed to bring transparency, clarity, and reliability into real estate transactions. In an industry often shaped by information gaps and uncertainty, he is building Truva as a trust-first brand that empowers consumers to make informed decisions with confidence. The platform focuses on simplifying property discovery and reducing friction in the buying journey through better data and user-centric design. By addressing long-standing issues of opacity in real estate, Monil is creating a more accountable and transparent ecosystem. Through Truva, he aims to redefine how India experiences home ownership by making the process more structured, reliable, and consumer-friendly.
Navin Parwal
Founder, Mokobara | D2C & Commerce
Navin Parwal is building Mokobara into a premium travel accessories brand for the modern explorer. He is redefining luggage by shifting it from a purely functional utility product to a design-led lifestyle statement. With a strong focus on durability, aesthetics, and functionality, Mokobara caters to evolving consumer expectations in travel gear. Backed by robust Series B funding, the brand is scaling rapidly and strengthening its position in the D2C ecosystem. Navin’s vision is to create a globally relevant travel brand that combines thoughtful design with everyday practicality.
Niharika Joshi
Co-Founder, Cumin Co | D2C & Commerce
With a strong background in consumer brand building, Niharika Joshi is redefining cookware for Indian households through Cumin Co. The startup focuses on science-led, toxin-free cookware powered by patented enamel-cast technology. Within a year of launch, the brand has seen 10x revenue growth and raised $6.5 million across seed and pre-Series A rounds led by Fireside Ventures, Huddle Ventures, and Alteria Capital.
Paras Shah
Founder, DivineTalk | D2C & Commerce
Paras Shah is modernising astrology services through DivineTalk, a digital-first platform that connects users with verified astrologers in a seamless and accessible way. His vision is to make spiritual guidance more personalised, convenient, and relevant for today’s users through technology. By digitising traditional astrology services, he is bridging the gap between age-old practices and modern consumer expectations. DivineTalk focuses on creating a structured and user-friendly experience, enabling individuals to seek guidance anytime, anywhere. Through this approach, Paras is positioning the platform as a trusted destination for accessible and contemporary spiritual consulting.
Ritoban Chakrabarti
Founder & CEO, Japam | D2C & Commerce
A serial entrepreneur with over a decade in performance marketing, Ritoban Chakrabarti launched Japam in December 2022 — a D2C brand selling spiritual jewellery, Rudraksha wearables, home decor, and puja accessories. Backed by a bold claim of Rs 60 crore in net revenue, he walked onto the Shark Tank India Season 5 stage and walked out with a Rs 1.5 crore deal at a Rs 150 crore valuation. Since inception, Japam claims to have served over 3 lakh customers, processing 1,200 orders daily at an ARR crossing Rs 30 crore.
Ritvik Raj
Co-Founder & CEO, Famyo | D2C & Commerce
An entrepreneur with deep roots in performance marketing, Ritvik Raj co-founded Famyo and built a community of over 100,000 customers in the first year. Famyo carves a niche in the kids’ lifestyle market by transforming everyday items into design-first products rooted in original characters and collectible themes. The company has crossed an ARR of over Rs 12 crore and is growing at 40% quarter-on-quarter. Famyo raised Rs 4 crore in a seed round led by IAN Angel Fund.
Saurabh Gupta
Founder, Shoegr | D2C & Commerce
Saurabh Gupta is redefining footwear care in India through Shoegr, a pioneering brand building an entirely new category around sneaker maintenance. With a background in graphic design, animation, and advertising, and experience working with over 100 brands including Snapchat and Unacademy, he brings strong storytelling and consumer insight into his entrepreneurial journey. He identified a clear gap in India’s rapidly growing sneaker culture and launched Shoegr to offer specialized, purpose-built solutions for sneaker care. Beyond products, he is focused on building a full ecosystem that combines innovation, education, and accessibility for modern consumers. Through content-led growth, including a fast-growing YouTube community, he is actively shaping awareness and shifting consumer behavior toward specialized footwear care. From an initial sell-out of 200 kits to expanding D2C and marketplace presence, Saurabh is positioning Shoegr as a category-defining brand in India’s evolving lifestyle ecosystem.
Siddharth Dungarwal
Founder, Snitch | D2C & Commerce
Siddharth Dungarwal is reshaping men’s fashion in India through Snitch, a digital-first brand built on speed, trend responsiveness, and agile execution. His model is centered on rapid design-to-market cycles, allowing the brand to quickly adapt to evolving consumer preferences. By leveraging real-time fashion insights and a strong online presence, he has positioned Snitch as a fast-fashion disruptor in the men’s wear segment. The brand focuses on delivering trend-forward styles that align with the pace of modern consumption. Through this approach, Siddharth is building a scalable fashion ecosystem that prioritizes speed, relevance, and continuous innovation.
Sitaram Ankilla
Co-Founder, Vutto | D2C & Commerce
With extensive experience in scaling operations-heavy businesses, Sitaram Ankilla brings deep executional expertise to Vutto — a full-stack platform transforming India’s fragmented used two-wheeler market. Launched in 2024, Vutto blends digital discovery with a physical retail experience. Within its first year, the startup sold over 1,500 vehicles across NCR and raised $7 million in a Series A round led by RTP Global, with participation from Blume Ventures.
Sudhir Kumar
Founder & CEO, Oye Shaadi | D2C & Commerce
Sudhir Kumar is building India’s first D2C wedding services brand to organize the highly fragmented wedding industry through a unified, scalable platform. With over 15 years of experience across telecom, e-commerce, NBFC, and edtech, he brings deep operational and business-building expertise to The Band Nation. Rooted in a legacy of traditional wedding bands, he identified key gaps in standardization, reliability, and service consistency, leading to a brand-led solution across weddings. The platform offers end-to-end services including bands, venues, catering, décor, and photography, currently operating in 6 cities and already EBITDA positive. With the ability to execute 20 weddings simultaneously and strong early revenues of ₹6–11 lakh monthly, Sudhir is now focused on scaling to 20+ cities and building a nationwide full-stack wedding services brand.
Tarun Sainani
Founder, HouseEazy | D2C & Commerce
Tarun Sainani is simplifying one of India’s most complex consumer journeys—buying and selling homes—through HouseEazy. His platform is designed to make real estate transactions faster, more transparent, and significantly less cumbersome for both buyers and sellers. By streamlining processes that are traditionally fragmented and opaque, he is addressing key pain points in India’s property market. With a strong focus on efficiency and trust, HouseEazy is building a smoother, tech-enabled transaction experience in the proptech space. Backed by Series B funding, the company is rapidly emerging as a credible and scalable solution in India’s evolving real estate ecosystem.
Vandana Jain
Co-Founder, Lucira Jewelry | D2C & Commerce
Vandana Jain is building Lucira Jewelry into a design-led, sustainable luxury brand for the next generation of Indian consumers. Founded in 2025, the company offers nearly 1,000 customisable designs crafted with lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold. Lucira raised $5.5 million in seed funding — the largest seed round in India’s jewellery startup space — led by Blume Ventures and Spring Marketing Capital.
Vikas Agarwal
Founder, REVIVO | D2C & Commerce
Vikas Agarwal is redefining everyday service scalability in India through REVIVO, a tech-enabled hyperlocal laundry platform built on strong execution and sustainable unit economics. An IIT and IIM Ahmedabad alumnus with 13+ years of entrepreneurial experience, he focuses on solving real customer problems with a distribution-first mindset. Through REVIVO’s franchise-led model, he has rapidly scaled to 12+ cities and 20+ stores in a short span. By enabling local entrepreneurs with technology, branding, and acquisition support, he is building a profitable and standardized service ecosystem. Vikas is now positioning REVIVO as a nationwide platform for accessible, high-quality laundry services.
EDTECH & LEGAL
Himanshu Gupta
Founder, Lawyered | Edtech & Legal
Himanshu Gupta is on a mission to make legal services more accessible and transparent through Lawyered, a platform designed to simplify how individuals and businesses find legal support. By connecting users with verified legal professionals, he is addressing the complexity and opacity that have long defined the legal ecosystem. His approach focuses on trust, efficiency, and ease of access, making legal assistance more streamlined and reliable. Through a tech-enabled model, Lawyered is transforming how legal services are discovered and delivered in India. Himanshu is positioning the platform as a modern solution for a traditionally fragmented industry.
Rohit Choudhary
Founder, Seekho | Edtech & Legal
Rohit Choudhary is transforming how India learns through Seekho, a platform built to make upskilling simple, engaging, and highly accessible. By leveraging short-form, mobile-first content, he is addressing the attention gap left by traditional education systems. His approach focuses on delivering practical, bite-sized learning that fits seamlessly into daily life. With strong Series B momentum, Seekho is rapidly scaling its reach and impact across India. Rohit is positioning the platform as a key force in the country’s evolving edtech ecosystem, redefining how skills are learned and consumed.
Saurav Kumar
Founder, Earlyjobs | Edtech & Legal
Saurav Kumar is reimagining early-career hiring in India through Earlyjobs, a platform built to unlock equitable job opportunities, especially for women from tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Launched in 2024, the platform is driven by the insight that access to quality opportunities remains uneven, and technology can bridge this gap at scale. With a background in business strategy and tech, he has rapidly scaled Earlyjobs into a growing network of 50+ women recruiters, supported by ₹1.2 crore in seed funding. His approach blends human-led recruiter communities with AI-driven systems to improve hiring efficiency and trust. A key innovation is the 15-minute AI assessment that evaluates candidates, prepares them for interviews, and reduces drop-offs in the hiring process. Through a hybrid model combining freelance recruiters and district-level franchises, Saurav is expanding deep into non-metro India while building a scalable, inclusive hiring ecosystem.
Shashank Bijapur
Founder, SpotDraft | Edtech & Legal
Shashank Bijapur is redefining contract lifecycle management through SpotDraft, a platform designed to simplify legal workflows for modern businesses. By combining automation with intuitive, user-friendly design, he enables companies to streamline contract creation, management, and compliance processes. His approach reduces operational complexity while improving efficiency across legal teams. Under his leadership, SpotDraft has gained strong global traction, serving businesses across multiple markets. Backed by significant funding, Shashank is positioning the company as a category leader in the evolving legal-tech ecosystem.
Vivek Sinha
Founder, Emversity | Edtech & Legal
Vivek Sinha is addressing one of India’s most critical challenges—bridging the gap between education and employability through Emversity. He is building a new-age ecosystem that integrates academic learning with real-world industry exposure, ensuring students are job-ready from day one. By aligning curriculum with evolving market needs, he is rethinking how skills are developed and delivered. His approach focuses on practical training, industry partnerships, and outcome-driven education. Backed by strong Series A funding, Vivek is positioning Emversity as a future-ready institution for a rapidly changing workforce.
Shivam Singla
Founder, Leegality | Edtech & Legal
Shivam Singla is transforming how legal documentation is executed and managed through Leegality, a platform enabling secure and paperless agreement workflows. By simplifying complex documentation processes, he is helping businesses move faster while ensuring compliance. His approach focuses on digitization, efficiency, and trust in legal transactions. As digital adoption accelerates across industries, Leegality is becoming a critical layer in India’s legal-tech ecosystem. Shivam is positioning the platform as a go-to solution for seamless, compliant, and scalable documentation management.
Yosha Gupta
Founder, MeMeraki | Edtech & Legal
Yosha Gupta is building MeMeraki at the intersection of art, culture, and technology, creating a platform that connects traditional Indian artists with global audiences. Through curated workshops and immersive experiences, she is making heritage art forms more accessible and engaging for modern consumers. Her approach focuses on empowering artisans by providing them with sustainable income opportunities and wider market reach. By digitizing access to India’s rich artistic traditions, she is helping preserve cultural heritage while adapting it for a digital-first world. Through MeMeraki, Yosha is not just promoting art—she is building an ecosystem that sustains and celebrates India’s creative legacy.
FINTECH
Abhinav Sherwal
Founder, Recur Club | Fintech
Abhinav Sherwal is reshaping how startups access capital through Recur Club’s innovative blend of equity and debt financing. He is addressing the limitations of traditional fundraising by offering founders flexible growth capital without excessive dilution. His approach enables startups to scale sustainably while maintaining greater ownership and control. By aligning capital solutions with business performance, he is introducing a more founder-friendly financing model. Through Recur Club, Abhinav is helping redefine modern startup funding in India.
Anand Balaji
Founder, XFlow | Fintech
Anand Balaji is simplifying cross-border payments for businesses through XFlow, a fintech platform built for seamless global transactions. As more Indian startups expand internationally, he is addressing the complexity, cost, and inefficiencies of cross-border commerce. XFlow is designed to serve as a reliable financial infrastructure layer, enabling faster, transparent, and compliant global payments. By focusing on ease of use and operational efficiency, Anand is helping businesses scale beyond borders with confidence. His vision positions XFlow as a critical enabler in India’s growing global startup ecosystem.
Anugrah Jain
Founder, Bachatt | Fintech
Anugrah Jain is building Bachatt, a fintech platform focused on helping users save smarter and build financial discipline. Founded in 2024, the platform leverages technology to simplify and automate everyday savings for modern consumers. By addressing a key gap in financial behavior rather than just access, he is creating a more habit-driven approach to personal finance. Under his leadership, Bachatt is gaining traction as a user-centric solution in India’s evolving fintech ecosystem. Backed by $16 million in Series A funding, Anugrah is scaling the platform to make structured saving more accessible and intuitive across the country.
Ashish Lath
Founder, SaveSage | Fintech
At the intersection of fintech and financial literacy, Ashish Lath is reimagining how young Indians approach saving and investing through SaveSage. Gaining visibility from Shark Tank, he is building more than just a platform—he is driving a behavioural shift toward proactive and informed wealth creation. His approach focuses on simplifying financial concepts and making investing more accessible for first-time users. By combining education with intuitive digital tools, SaveSage empowers users to build disciplined financial habits early. Ashish’s vision is to create a generation that is more confident, aware, and proactive about managing their financial future.
Dev Kumar
Co-Founder, Prosperr.io | Fintech
Dev Kumar is building a fintech platform focused on simplifying taxes and personal finance for today’s digital-first users. With a strong emphasis on clarity and convenience, he is helping transform complex financial processes into seamless, user-friendly experiences. At Prosperr.io, Dev is driving the integration of technology and expert insights to enable smarter financial decisions. His approach centers on automation, accessibility, and empowering users to take control of their money with confidence. By bridging the gap between traditional advisory and modern fintech, he is shaping a more inclusive financial ecosystem. As fintech adoption grows, Dev Kumar is playing a key role in positioning Prosperr.io as a trusted platform for intelligent money management.
Devendra Khandegar
Founder, Kredily | Fintech
Devendra Khandegar is building Kredily to simplify HR and payroll management for small and medium businesses. Through an intuitive, accessible platform, he is helping SMEs reduce operational complexity and improve efficiency. His solution enables businesses to adopt structured, tech-driven HR practices without the burden of high costs or complex systems. By focusing on ease of use and scalability, Kredily is making modern HR tools more inclusive for growing companies. Devendra’s vision is to empower SMEs with the infrastructure they need to manage people operations seamlessly and efficiently.
Manas Gond
Founder, Prosperr.io | Fintech
Manas Gond is reimagining how individuals manage taxes and personal finance through a tech-first approach. With a clear focus on simplifying compliance and financial decision-making, he is building solutions that remove friction from everyday money management. Prosperr.io combines automation, expert-backed insights, and user-friendly design to help consumers maximize savings and plan smarter. Manas is focused on making financial advisory more accessible, moving it beyond traditional, complex processes. His vision is rooted in empowering users with clarity, control, and confidence over their finances. As digital finance becomes mainstream, Manas Gond is positioning Prosperr.io as a modern, trusted platform for intelligent financial management.
Manish Bhatia
Founder, Zynk | Fintech
Manish Bhatia is building Zynk as a fintech platform aimed at simplifying and modernizing financial access for individuals and businesses. Launched in 2024, the platform focuses on creating seamless financial infrastructure that enables faster transactions and smarter money management. His vision centers on improving efficiency, accessibility, and user experience in everyday financial operations. By leveraging technology, Zynk is addressing gaps in traditional financial systems and making services more intuitive. Backed by over $5 million in seed funding, Manish is positioning Zynk as a scalable and future-ready fintech solution.
Mayank Jain
Founder, Cleevo | Fintech
Mayank Jain is building Cleevo to simplify financial workflows for both individuals and businesses through a seamless, tech-driven platform. His vision centers on integrating payments, expense management, and financial tracking into a unified, easy-to-use experience. By focusing on efficiency and intuitive design, he is addressing everyday financial complexities faced by modern users. With early-stage funding and a clear product roadmap, Mayank is positioning Cleevo as a practical solution for smarter money management.
Mayank Kumar
Founder, BorderPlus | Fintech
Mayank Kumar is addressing one of fintech’s most overlooked challenges—seamless cross-border financial operations—through BorderPlus. At a time when India’s global workforce and startup ecosystem are rapidly expanding, he is building infrastructure that simplifies international transactions for both individuals and businesses. His approach focuses on reducing friction, improving transparency, and making global money movement more efficient and accessible. By combining technology with a deep understanding of cross-border complexities, Mayank is enabling smoother financial interactions across geographies. Through BorderPlus, he is positioning himself at the forefront of building the next layer of global fintech infrastructure from India.
Neeraj Gupta
Founder, Revrag | Fintech
Neeraj Gupta is building Revrag, an AI-powered fintech platform focused on transforming how businesses unlock revenue and optimize financial decision-making. Founded in 2022, the company leverages data intelligence to deliver actionable insights that help organizations drive growth with greater precision. His approach centers on turning complex financial data into clear, decision-ready strategies for businesses. By combining AI with practical financial use cases, he is simplifying revenue optimization for modern enterprises. Through Revrag, Neeraj is positioning the platform as a smart, data-driven engine for business growth.
FOOD & AGRI
Aditya Poddar
Founder, FitFeast | Food & Agri
Aditya Poddar is tapping into India’s fast-growing health-conscious consumer base through FitFeast, a brand built around modern, nutritious eating habits. Moving beyond traditional snacking, he is creating a lifestyle-led company focused on guilt-free indulgence that balances taste, nutrition, and convenience. His approach is rooted in solving the everyday challenge of finding healthy food that doesn’t compromise on flavour. By combining clean ingredients with accessible formats, FitFeast is positioning itself in the evolving functional food and wellness space. Aditya is building a brand that reflects a shift in consumer behaviour toward smarter, healthier, and more convenient food choices.
Ahana Gautam
Founder, Open Secret | Food & Agri
Ahana Gautam is redefining how India snacks through Open Secret, a clean-label brand focused on guilt-free indulgence and better-for-you alternatives. She is building a new-age snacking category that blends taste with transparency, removing unnecessary additives while maintaining everyday appeal. With a strong focus on healthier ingredients and honest labeling, Open Secret is resonating with modern consumers who seek both convenience and nutrition. Backed by strong Series B funding, the brand is rapidly scaling and emerging as a household name in India’s evolving healthy snacking space.
Amay Thakkar
Founder, The Croffle Guys | Food & Agri
Amay Thakkar is introducing a fresh culinary trend in India through The Croffle Guys, a brand that blends croissants and waffles into a unique dessert experience. His concept stands out for its focus on novelty, indulgent taste, and strong visual appeal that resonates with modern food culture. By leveraging the visibility gained from Shark Tank, he has accelerated brand awareness and consumer interest. The Croffle Guys is built around creating a fun, Instagram-friendly dessert format that appeals to younger audiences. Amay is positioning the brand as a standout player in India’s evolving dessert and experiential food space.
Anand Nahar
Founder, Zorko | Food & Agri
Anand Nahar is tapping into India’s fast-growing food delivery market through Zorko, a cloud kitchen-focused brand built for scalability and efficiency. His vision centers on creating a multi-brand food platform designed for the digital-first consumption era. By leveraging the cloud kitchen model, he is optimizing operations, reducing overheads, and enabling rapid expansion across markets. Zorko has gained strong visibility, including recognition on Shark Tank, further accelerating its brand reach and credibility. Under his leadership, the platform is evolving into a scalable food ecosystem aimed at serving diverse customer preferences through a tech-enabled, delivery-first approach.
Ankesh Jain
Founder, Nothing Before Coffee | Food & Agri
Ankesh Jain is democratising café experiences in India through Nothing Before Coffee, a brand built on affordability, consistency, and accessibility. His vision focuses on making high-quality coffee experiences available at scale without premium pricing, opening up café culture beyond metro cities. By standardising taste, service, and customer experience, he is building a repeatable model that works across diverse markets. The brand caters to India’s growing demand for social, affordable café spaces while maintaining operational efficiency. Ankesh is expanding Nothing Before Coffee into a mass-access coffee ecosystem, reshaping how everyday consumers experience café culture across the country.
Arvind Mediratta
Founder, Elixiir Foods | Food & Agri
Arvind Mediratta brings deep industry expertise to Elixiir Foods, where he is focused on reshaping food innovation and strengthening consumer engagement. His leadership approach combines quality, nutrition, and evolving consumer preferences to build differentiated offerings in a highly competitive market. By aligning product development with modern lifestyle needs, he is helping the brand stand out through healthier and more thoughtful food solutions. His experience enables a strong balance between operational excellence and market understanding. Through Elixiir Foods, Arvind is contributing to the evolution of India’s food ecosystem with a clear focus on value, relevance, and innovation.
Dhruv Kohli
Founder, Boba Bhai | Food & Agri
Dhruv Kohli is introducing and scaling bubble tea culture in India through Boba Bhai, building one of the country’s early organized brands in this emerging category. He is combining global beverage trends with localized Indian flavors to make bubble tea more accessible and appealing to a wider audience. Through strong branding and consumer-first positioning, he is helping shape awareness around a relatively new F&B segment in India. Boba Bhai focuses on delivering a modern, youth-driven experience that blends taste innovation with lifestyle appeal. Dhruv’s approach is centered on category creation, positioning bubble tea as a mainstream, scalable beverage culture in the Indian market.
Manas Madhu
Founder, Beyond Snack | Food & Agri
Manas Madhu is redefining India’s snacking industry through Beyond Snack by transforming a humble South Indian staple—banana chips—into a premium, globally appealing product. His vision combines traditional flavours with modern branding, positioning the snack for contemporary consumers in India and international markets. By focusing on quality sourcing, hygienic production, and scalable supply chain systems, he has elevated a regional snack into a fast-growing D2C brand. Through strong packaging, storytelling, and distribution innovation, Beyond Snack stands out in the competitive packaged food space. Manas is building a brand that bridges heritage taste with global snacking standards.
Mansi Baranwal
Co-Founder & CEO, Troovy | Food & Agri
Mansi Baranwal founded Troovy in 2021 to address a deeply personal gap in the market—the lack of genuinely healthy packaged food options for children. She built the brand around the idea of making nutrition simple, accessible, and enjoyable for young consumers without compromising on quality. Troovy offers a range of child-friendly products including ragi and makhana chips, milk mixes, sauces, spreads, and protein pasta, all made without artificial additives or refined sugars. By focusing on clean-label, nutrient-rich formulations, she is reshaping how parents approach everyday snacking for kids. Recently, the company raised $5 million in a Series A round led by Fireside Ventures and Sharrp Ventures, marking strong investor confidence in its vision and growth trajectory.
Nitin Puri
Co-Founder & CEO, KisaanSay | Food & Agri
With over two decades of experience in agribusiness, Nitin Puri is building KisaanSay as a direct-from-origin food brand that connects farmers directly with consumers. Founded in 2023, the company focuses on sourcing authentic farm products including rice, ghee, spices, and dry fruits to ensure purity, traceability, and fair value for producers. His vision is to remove inefficiencies in the food supply chain while strengthening farmer livelihoods through a transparent sourcing model. By emphasizing quality and origin-based trust, KisaanSay is positioning itself as a credible player in India’s farm-to-table ecosystem. Recently, the company raised ₹34 crore in a Series A round led by NABVENTURES-managed AgriSURE Fund, marking a strong step toward scaling its operations and impact.
Praneeth Kumar
Founder, Vegrow | Food & Agri
Praneeth Kumar is building Vegrow into a global agritech powerhouse by transforming how fresh produce is sourced, aggregated, and distributed. His platform integrates farmers into organized, tech-enabled supply chains, helping them access better pricing and international market opportunities. By reducing inefficiencies in the agricultural value chain, Vegrow is improving both quality consistency and market reach for produce from India. Backed by strong Series C funding, the company has scaled rapidly across geographies and categories. Praneeth’s vision positions Vegrow as a critical bridge between India’s agricultural ecosystem and growing global demand for fresh, reliable produce.
Priyank Jain
Founder, CHINI KUM | Food & Agri
Priyank Jain is challenging India’s sugar-heavy beverage culture through CHINI KUM, a brand focused on healthier, guilt-free drink alternatives. His approach combines health-conscious innovation with strong, consumer-first branding to appeal to modern, wellness-aware audiences. By addressing the growing demand for low-sugar and better-for-you beverages, he is positioning CHINI KUM as a refreshing alternative in a traditionally high-sugar market. The brand reflects his broader vision of making everyday consumption choices healthier without compromising on taste or experience.
Rishubh Satiya
Founder, Plix | Food & Agri
Rishubh Satiya is driving the plant-based wellness movement in India through Plix, a brand that combines nutrition, innovation, and clean living. He is reimagining how consumers approach daily health by introducing accessible, science-backed plant-based formulations. From apple cider vinegar products to effervescent supplements, Plix focuses on making wellness simple, effective, and easy to integrate into everyday routines. Under his leadership, the brand has built strong recognition in India’s evolving health and wellness ecosystem. Backed by solid Series A funding, Plix has scaled rapidly and emerged as a key player in the country’s growing functional nutrition space.
Romi Kulthia
Founder, Atpata – By Taste | Food & Agri
Romi Kulthia is building a distinctive F&B brand that celebrates bold, unconventional flavors rooted in Indian taste preferences. With a focus on breaking the monotony of traditional snacking, he is crafting products that stand out through creativity, quality, and unique positioning. Through Atpata, Romi is tapping into evolving consumer demand for exciting, experience-driven food choices. His approach blends strong branding with product innovation to create a memorable identity in a crowded market. By focusing on taste-first differentiation and consumer recall, he is shaping Atpata into a rising challenger brand in the F&B space. As India’s snacking culture evolves, Romi Kulthia is bringing a fresh, “atpata” twist to how consumers discover and enjoy food.
Shobha Chanchlani
Co-Founder & Director, AgriVijay | Food & Agri
Shobha Chanchlani is playing a key role in building a tech-enabled platform transforming India’s agricultural ecosystem. With a strong focus on farmer empowerment, she is helping bridge critical gaps between rural producers and modern market access. Her work centers on creating scalable, efficient, and transparent solutions across the agri value chain. At AgriVijay, Shobha combines operational insight with a deep understanding of grassroots challenges to drive real impact. She is committed to enabling sustainable growth for farmers through innovation and structured systems. As agritech continues to evolve, Shobha Chanchlani stands out as a founder driving inclusive and purpose-led transformation in Indian agriculture.
Sudarshan Gangrade
Founder, Lo! Foods | Food & Agri
Sudarshan Gangrade is building Lo! Foods into a leading low-carb, health-focused FMCG brand in India. His focus is on reimagining everyday staples with improved nutritional profiles while maintaining taste and convenience. By addressing the growing demand for healthier food alternatives, he is making low-carb living more practical and sustainable for modern consumers. Through continuous product innovation, Lo! Foods is creating accessible options that fit seamlessly into daily diets. Sudarshan’s approach combines nutrition science with FMCG scalability, positioning the brand in the evolving health-first food ecosystem.
Vimal Panjwani
Founder & CEO, AgriVijay | Food & Agri
Vimal Panjwani is building a future-ready agritech platform focused on empowering India’s farming ecosystem. With a strong vision to bridge the gap between technology and agriculture, he is enabling smarter, more efficient farming practices. Through AgriVijay, Vimal is working to improve productivity, transparency, and market access for farmers across regions. His approach combines on-ground understanding with digital innovation to solve real challenges in the agri value chain. By focusing on scalability and farmer-first solutions, he is contributing to a more sustainable and profitable agricultural landscape. As agritech gains momentum in India, Vimal Panjwani is emerging as a key founder driving meaningful change at the grassroots level.
Vivek Nirmal
Founder, KisanKonnect | Food & Agri
Vivek Nirmal is transforming India’s agricultural supply chain through KisanKonnect, a platform designed to directly connect farmers with urban consumers. By removing unnecessary intermediaries, he is reducing inefficiencies in the system while ensuring better and more transparent pricing for both sides. His model is built around freshness, traceability, and fair trade, ensuring that consumers receive farm-fresh produce while farmers earn a fairer share of value. Through this approach, Vivek is strengthening supply chain transparency and improving income stability for farmers. KisanKonnect is positioning itself as a trusted bridge between rural producers and urban markets in India’s evolving agri-commerce ecosystem.
Yash Kalra
Founder, GOAT | Food & Agri
Yash Kalra is bringing energy, personality, and strong branding into India’s food and lifestyle space through GOAT. Leveraging the visibility from Shark Tank, he has positioned the brand to strongly connect with Gen Z and millennial consumers. His approach is rooted in a deep understanding of digital-first audiences, where storytelling, identity, and relatability drive engagement. Through GOAT, he is building more than a consumer brand—he is creating a lifestyle-led identity that resonates with modern youth culture. Yash’s focus on sharp branding and cultural relevance is helping the brand stand out in a highly competitive market.
Yatish Talvadia
Co-Founder & CEO, Anmasa | Food & Agri
A seasoned entrepreneur in the grocery sector, Yatish Talvadia is building Anmasa around a deeply personal insight — the need for complete transparency in everyday food. Founded in 2024, Anmasa offers freshly processed staples including cold-pressed flours, wood-pressed oils, spices, and dry fruits. The startup raised $1.1 million in a pre-seed round backed by Snow Leopard Technology Ventures, Veltis Capital, Blume Ventures, and Indigram Lab.
Yogesh Tyagi
Founder, Gyros Organic Farms | Food & Agri
Yogesh Tyagi is on a mission to restore trust in what India eats through Gyros Organic Farms, a D2C brand focused on delivering fresh, unadulterated, and chemical-free food products. With roots in a village upbringing and an engineering background, he experienced a major shift in perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic, recognizing the critical link between nutrition, immunity, and health. This insight led him to build Gyros Organic Farms on a strong farm-to-table transparency model, ensuring essentials like oils, ghee, and spices reach consumers within just 14 days of production. He is redefining freshness in a market dominated by heavily processed alternatives through strict quality control and transparency. His decentralized, farmer-first model empowers local farmers as micro-entrepreneurs while strengthening rural economies. By combining trust, education, and clean eating awareness, Yogesh is building Gyros into a nationwide ecosystem for conscious consumption and healthier living.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Aman Priyadarshi
Founder, Plazza | Health & Wellness
Aman Priyadarshi is building Plazza as a next-generation health-tech platform focused on making preventive and community-driven healthcare more accessible. Launched in 2024, the platform combines digital health services with a membership-led model designed to improve everyday healthcare access and engagement. By shifting the focus toward prevention and continuous care, Plazza aims to simplify how users interact with healthcare services. With over $7.4 million in funding raised, Aman is positioning Plazza at the intersection of healthcare innovation and consumer experience. His vision is to create a more proactive, connected, and user-friendly healthcare ecosystem.
Dheeraj Jain
Founder, Pee Safe | Health & Wellness
Dheeraj Jain is building Pee Safe into a category-defining personal hygiene and wellness brand in India. He has focused on addressing everyday sanitation challenges through accessible, high-quality, and awareness-driven solutions. The brand spans feminine hygiene products as well as travel-friendly hygiene and sanitation essentials designed for modern lifestyles. Under his leadership, Pee Safe has grown into a widely trusted name in the personal care space. Backed by strong Series C funding, the company has scaled rapidly while strengthening its position in India’s hygiene and wellness ecosystem.
Dr. Parikshit Tank
Founder, Pluro Fertility | Health & Wellness
Dr. Parikshit Tank is building Pluro Fertility as a patient-first platform focused on making fertility care more transparent, accessible, and outcome-driven. Through his clinical and leadership expertise, he is reimagining reproductive healthcare with a strong emphasis on empathy, clarity, and medical precision. Pluro Fertility offers end-to-end fertility services, ranging from diagnostics to advanced treatments such as IVF and ICSI, designed to support couples through every stage of their journey. His approach prioritizes personalised care plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring both emotional support and clinical excellence. By combining advanced reproductive technologies with a structured, patient-centric model, Dr. Tank is helping make fertility treatment more trusted and approachable. .
Dr. Shivansh Bhalla
Founder, Cosmo Health | Health & Wellness
Dr. Shivansh Bhalla is building Cosmo Health as a consumer-centric healthcare brand that combines medical expertise with accessibility and strong health awareness. Founded in 2022, the platform is focused on simplifying everyday healthcare solutions for modern consumers through practical, easy-to-understand offerings. By bridging clinical knowledge with user-friendly delivery, Cosmo Health aims to make preventive and routine healthcare more approachable and less intimidating. The startup gained national visibility after its appearance on Shark Tank India Season 5, highlighting its mission and early traction. Under his leadership, Dr. Bhalla is positioning Cosmo Health as a trusted, education-led healthcare brand designed for everyday use.
Gaurav Agarwal
Founder, Nat Habit | Health & Wellness
Gaurav Agarwal is redefining personal care in India through Nat Habit by reintroducing freshly made, Ayurveda-inspired products into modern routines. His vision centers on authenticity, freshness, and traditional formulations that are thoughtfully adapted for today’s consumers. By moving away from long-shelf-life chemical-heavy products, he is building a differentiated D2C brand in India’s highly competitive beauty and wellness space. Through a strong focus on daily-made, natural formulations, Nat Habit emphasizes purity and transparency in personal care. Gaurav’s approach blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern product innovation, positioning the brand as a fresh alternative in the evolving clean beauty ecosystem.
Hufreez Kasad
Founder, Haomagraft | Health & Wellness
Hufreez Kasad is advancing India’s regenerative healthcare ecosystem through Haomagraft, Gujarat’s first licensed bone bank. With over 12 years of experience in investment banking and venture capital, she brings strong financial discipline and strategic execution to a highly specialized medical segment. At Haomagraft, she has helped build a scalable and compliant infrastructure for bone allografts, turning medical bio-waste into life-saving surgical solutions. Under her leadership, the organization has supported thousands of successful surgeries across orthopaedics, trauma, and dental care with a strong focus on safety, accessibility, and affordability. By combining healthcare innovation with institutional rigor, Hufreez is positioning Haomagraft as a key player in India’s regenerative medicine and tissue banking ecosystem.
Malika Datt Sadani
Founder, The Moms Co | Health & Wellness
Malika Datt Sadani has built The Moms Co. into one of India’s most trusted brands in the mom and baby care segment. Her vision focuses on creating safe, toxin-free, and natural products designed specifically for modern parents and their evolving needs. By prioritizing ingredient transparency and product safety, she has addressed a critical gap in the personal care market for mothers and infants. Under her leadership, The Moms Co. has grown as a purpose-led brand centered on trust, quality, and care. Her approach continues to redefine clean, reliable parenting essentials in India’s fast-growing mother and baby care ecosystem.
Matilde Giglio
Founder, Even Healthcare | Health & Wellness
Matilde Giglio is reimagining healthcare delivery in India through Even Healthcare, a platform focused on making preventive care more accessible, seamless, and structured. Instead of a treatment-first approach, she is driving a shift toward early intervention, continuous monitoring, and long-term health management. Through Even Healthcare, she integrates insurance with proactive healthcare services, ensuring patients receive ongoing care rather than episodic treatment. Her model combines technology, clinical insight, and patient-first design to simplify healthcare access and improve outcomes. By embedding prevention into everyday healthcare, Matilde is helping redefine how India approaches health—moving the system from reactive treatment to proactive wellness at scale.
Mira Kapoor
Founder, Dhun Wellness | Health & Wellness
Mira Kapoor is building Dhun Wellness into a modern wellness brand focused on holistic living and mindful health. With a vision that integrates nutrition, mental well-being, and daily health practices, she is creating a unified approach to everyday wellness for contemporary consumers. Through Dhun, she aims to simplify how people engage with health by making it more consistent, accessible, and lifestyle-oriented. The platform brings together multiple dimensions of wellness into a seamless consumer experience designed for long-term balance rather than short-term fixes. Backed by $4 million in Series A funding, Mira Kapoor is now scaling Dhun Wellness as a structured, modern ecosystem for integrated health and mindful living.
Prasanna Vasanadu
Founder, Tikitoro | Health & Wellness
Prasanna Vasanadu is building a science-led skincare brand focused on safe, effective solutions for modern consumers. With a strong emphasis on dermatological research, she is creating products that prioritize skin health over quick cosmetic fixes. Through Tikitoro, Prasanna is addressing growing demand for transparent, clinically backed skincare in the ecommerce space. Her approach blends innovation with trust, ensuring formulations are both gentle and results-driven. By focusing on education and ingredient awareness, she is empowering consumers to make informed skincare choices. As the skincare market evolves, Prasanna Vasanadu is positioning Tikitoro as a credible, science-first brand in India’s beauty ecosystem
Ravi Ramachandran
Founder, Nua | Health & Wellness
Ravi Ramachandran is building Nua into a modern, consumer-first brand focused on women’s health and hygiene in India. His approach combines product innovation with personalised experiences to better address evolving needs in the femcare space. By challenging long-standing gaps in awareness, comfort, and product design, he is reshaping how women engage with everyday hygiene solutions. Through Nua, Ravi is building a brand that prioritizes transparency, quality, and user-centric design at its core.
Shreyansh Chauhan
Founder, Beautywise | Health & Wellness ( D2C )
Shreyansh Chauhan is building a new-age ecommerce brand at the intersection of beauty and wellness. With a focus on science-backed supplements, he is addressing modern consumer needs around skin, hair, and overall well-being. Through Beautywise, Shreyansh is creating products that combine functionality, transparency, and convenience for today’s informed audience. His approach emphasizes education-led marketing, helping consumers understand the “why” behind what they use. By blending D2C agility with wellness innovation, he is carving a niche in a fast-growing category. As beauty evolves beyond cosmetics, Shreyansh Chauhan is positioning Beautywise as a trusted brand for inside-out wellness.
Tanishk Pandey
Founder, Ayuvya & imfresh | Health & Wellness
Tanishk Pandey is redefining how wellness brands connect with modern consumers by blending consumer psychology with purpose-driven storytelling. As Co-Founder & CMO of Ayuvya and imfresh, he has built a strong edge in a crowded market by translating complex wellness concepts into clear, relatable communication. His expertise lies in decoding human behavior at scale and turning it into marketing that builds trust and long-term engagement. Through Ayuvya, he has helped position Ayurveda as a modern, everyday lifestyle choice, while imfresh extends this vision into clean and inclusive personal care. By combining brand strategy, content, and AI-driven marketing systems, Tanishk is shaping how India understands, consumes, and trusts wellness in a digital-first era.
Vatsal Singhal
Founder, Ultrahuman | Health & Wellness
Vatsal Singhal is redefining personal health tracking through Ultrahuman, a platform that combines advanced wearables with real-time metabolic insights. His vision goes beyond traditional fitness tracking, enabling users to understand how their bodies respond to food, sleep, and daily habits. By focusing on continuous health intelligence, he is helping individuals make more informed lifestyle decisions. Ultrahuman integrates data, science, and user experience to deliver a more personalized approach to wellness. With strong global traction, Vatsal is positioning Ultrahuman at the forefront of the evolving health-tech and performance optimization space.
PR & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Sahil Sachdeva
Founder, Level Up PR | PR & Strategic Communication
Sahil Sachdeva is redefining modern reputation-building through Level Up PR and Leadful, helping founders and creators build authority in a digital-first world. With 1,000+ clients across 25+ countries, he specializes in high-impact personal branding for entrepreneurs in high-trust markets. He has worked with global and Indian names including Robert Kiyosaki, Andrew Tate, Aman Gupta, and Ranveer Allahbadia. His approach goes beyond traditional PR, focusing on long-term positioning, credibility, and influence over short-term visibility. Through storytelling, media strategy, and narrative control, Sahil is shaping how modern founders build lasting digital authority.
SOLAR & SUSTAINABILITY
Ankit Agarwal
Founder, Phool | Sustainability
Ankit Agarwal is transforming temple flower waste into eco-friendly products through Phool, building a powerful circular economy rooted in Indian traditions. By repurposing discarded flowers into biodegradable packaging, charcoal-free incense, and other sustainable alternatives, he is addressing both waste management and environmental impact. His approach blends cultural sensitivity with innovation, creating products that are both meaningful and scalable. Under his leadership, Phool has evolved into a mission-driven brand that promotes sustainability while generating livelihoods. Today, Ankit is positioning Phool as a globally recognized name in the eco-conscious consumer space.
Ankita Garg
Founder, Varaha | Sustainability
Ankita Garg is building Varaha into a leading climate-tech company focused on carbon removal and sustainability solutions. Her work enables businesses to offset emissions through scientifically backed, large-scale environmental projects. By combining technology with deep environmental expertise, she is helping create credible and scalable pathways for climate action. Under her leadership, Varaha is emerging as a key player in India’s evolving carbon markets and sustainability ecosystem. Backed by strong Series B funding, Ankita is positioning the company at the forefront of shaping India’s climate economy.
Bharat Bansal
Founder, NIRMALAYA | Sustainability
Kunal Gupta
Founder, EMotorad | Sustainability
Kunal Gupta is driving India’s electric mobility shift through EMotorad, a company focused on making high-performance electric cycles accessible to a wider audience. He is building the brand at the intersection of sustainability, affordability, and innovation in personal mobility. With strong Series B backing, EMotorad has scaled rapidly while expanding its presence across global markets. The company’s focus on design, performance, and user experience is helping accelerate the adoption of e-cycles in both urban and lifestyle segments. Through EMotorad, Kunal is positioning himself as a key player in shaping the future of clean and accessible mobility.
Prasanta Sarkar
Founder, Newtrace | Sustainability
Prasanta Sarkar is advancing the clean energy transition through Newtrace, a company focused on scaling green hydrogen technologies. He is building next-generation electrolyzer solutions designed to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of hydrogen production. By addressing key challenges in the hydrogen value chain, he is contributing to one of the most promising alternatives to fossil fuels globally. His approach combines deep-tech innovation with practical deployment, enabling real-world adoption across industries. Through Newtrace, Prasanta is positioning himself at the forefront of the global shift toward sustainable and scalable energy solutions.
Raghav Jaju
Founder, Grevoro | Sustainability
Raghav Jaju is building Grevoro at the intersection of sustainability and scalable technology, focusing on clean-tech solutions that address pressing environmental challenges. His approach combines innovation with impact, creating models designed for both ecological and commercial viability. As climate-conscious businesses gain momentum, he is positioning Grevoro as a forward-looking player in India’s evolving clean-tech ecosystem. By prioritizing efficiency, sustainability, and scalability, Raghav is contributing to a new wave of responsible innovation. Through Grevoro, he aims to drive meaningful environmental impact while building a future-ready technology platform.
Sudha Gogineni
Founder, Earthful | Sustainability
Sudha Gogineni is building Earthful as a clean, plant-based nutrition brand for the modern conscious consumer. Her approach centers on transparency, minimal processing, and high ingredient integrity in a market often dominated by over-processed products. Through Earthful, she is addressing the growing demand for honest, label-clean wellness solutions. The brand focuses on delivering simple, effective nutrition without unnecessary additives or complexity. By prioritizing trust and clarity, Sudha is positioning Earthful as a credible choice in India’s evolving health and wellness ecosystem.
Vaibhav Anant
Founder, Bambrew | Sustainability
Vaibhav Anant is building Bambrew to address the global plastic crisis through sustainable, eco-friendly packaging solutions. By leveraging bamboo fibre and other natural materials, he is creating viable alternatives to single-use plastics for industries at scale. His approach focuses on combining sustainability with functionality, ensuring that businesses can transition without compromising on quality or performance. Through Bambrew, he is enabling brands to adopt greener practices while reducing their environmental footprint. Vaibhav is positioning the company as a key player in the shift toward sustainable packaging and a more responsible, circular economy.
The Next Chapter Starts Here
As these founders continue to scale, iterate, and navigate the complexities of India’s dynamic market, one truth stands out — the future of the startup ecosystem will belong to those who combine speed with substance. This new generation is not just building fast; they are building with clarity, discipline, and long-term intent. Their journeys are still unfolding, but the signals are already powerful: sharp consumer insight, resilient execution, and the courage to challenge convention at every step. As they push boundaries and redefine categories, they are not just participating in India’s growth story—they are actively shaping its next era.
–Authored and edited by Arushi Agarwal & Kashish Srivastava
Disclaimer
The India’s Top 100 Rising Founders – 2026 list, curated by Indian Startup Times (IST), is based on an internal evaluation framework designed to identify high-potential founders across early to growth-stage startups. The selection process considers multiple qualitative and quantitative factors, including but not limited to business traction, market opportunity, innovation, founder capability, vision, funding signals, and overall impact. This recognition is not a ranking and does not represent financial performance, company valuation, or future success guarantees. The list aims to highlight promising entrepreneurs who are building scalable businesses and demonstrating strong potential to emerge as future market leaders. All information has been sourced from publicly available data, founder submissions, and internal research. While reasonable efforts have been made to verify the accuracy of the information, IST does not take responsibility for any discrepancies, omissions, or changes that may occur after publication. The inclusion of any founder or startup in this list should not be construed as an endorsement, investment advice, or certification of business performance. IST reserves the right to modify the list, criteria, or selection methodology at its discretion.
