India is a breeding ground for cultural, grassroots and frugal innovation. Being the 2nd most populated country, it has become exciting geography for startups to established and scalable and successful business models.
Here is the list of the most successful running startup stores which brought in a new stream of energy in the India startup ecosystem. This curate list incorporates the essence of serving the new age of Indian consumers and companies.
1. CureFit
· Founded in: 2016
· Headquarter: Banglore
· Total Funding: $294.6 Million
CureFit is a famous health and fitness venture, it offers healthy foods and professional workout through digital and offline experiences. It offers meals, operates gyms and trainer-led or group workout classes and physical and mental well-being.
2. BigBasket
· Founded in: 2009
· Headquarter: Bengaluru
· Total Funding: $ 989.5 Million
The online food and grocery store, BigBasket brings daily shopping to Indian’s home in an easy and convenient way. It offers and delivers a wide assortment of products like fruits and vegetables, rice, dales, packaged products and many more.
3. Grofers
· Founded in: 2013
· Headquarter: Gurugram
· Total Funding: $471.8 Million
Another online supermarket, Grofers also offers a range of low-priced products including groceries, household care, baby care, pet care, and beauty products. This startup idea has simplified everyday retail through a simple online shopping experience and express delivery in the country
4. Ola Cabs
· Founded in: 2010
· Headquarter: Karnataka, Kormangala
· Total Funding: $3.8 Billion
When it comes to successful startups in India, Ola Cabs comes in the leading position. It is causing a storm right now and transforming the way people used to travel. It is a unique platform that allows people to browse hotel rooms and find the most suitable one.
5. Oyo Rooms
· Founded in: 2013
· Headquarter: Gurugram
· Total Funding: $1.7 Billion
The famous hotel chain startup, Oyo offers a range of stay experience across the world now. It also provides a portfolio of all offers for all kinds of travellers in the country and abroad. Relying upon standardization and its advanced platform, the brand has revolutionized budget hospitality with comfortable hotels.
6. Paytm
· Founded in: 2010
· Headquarter: Noida Utter Pradesh
· Total Funding:
The successful startup Paytm is a payment service provider that allows people to pay funds to each other. It was founded in 2010 as a prepaid mobile and DTH recharged platform, and later added data card, postpaid mobile and landline bill payment in the year 2013.
7. Snapdeal
· Founded in: 2010
· Headquarter: New Delhi
· Total Funding: $1.8 Billion
A diversified online shopping platform, Snapdeal offers products ranging from electronics and fashion to home and appliances. It is backed by famous investors like Alibaba, Foxconn, and Softbank and is gearing towards competition with the top e-commerce sites in the country.
8. Swiggy
· Founded in: 2014
· Headquarter: Bengaluru
· Total Funding: $1.5 Billion
The renowned food ordering and delivery platform, Swiggy offers a curated list of restaurants to select and a delivery fleet to bring orders to the customer. Its unique app solution allows people to get food from their favourite restaurants.
9. Wow! Momo
· Founded in: 2008
· Headquarter: Kolkata, West Bengal
· Total Funding: $470 Million
The famous food chain of India, Wow Momo is one of the fastest-growing startups in India. It has branches in different parts of India and sells burgers, Tibetan food, and many things. It was founded in the year 2008 with the initial $470 million amount.
10. Zomato
· Founded in: 2008
· Headquarter: Gurgaon, Haryana
· Total Funding: $ 755.6 Million
The famous online food delivery platform, Zomato is reputed and well-known startups. It is considered as one of the most successful food tech startups in the country. Started as a national food delivery chain, now it is going on the global level.
Bottom Line
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