Startup Stories

Deep tech startup Mankomb is helping households make eco‑friendly choices with real‑time AI vision, sensors and automation in everyday kitchen hardware.

Founded in 2012, Eleve Media’s Artificial Intelligence-powered tool called CreatorTag leverages data-driven insights to help brands create smarter and more informed influencer marketing campaigns.

Shippin, a Kolkata-based logistics startup by Maloy and Annie Das, is revolutionizing hyperlocal Q-commerce deliveries in Tier-2 & 3 cities across East and North-East India with speed, scale, and a bold ₹500 Cr vision for 2030.

Skyy Skill Academy, an Odisha-based EdTech startup founded in 2018 by engineer-turned-entrepreneur Himansu Sekhar Panda, is bridging India's skill gap. Trained over 2 lakh students across India.

Founded in 2024 and based in Punjab, Karmic Beauty is a purpose-led, high-performance beauty brand that uses zero parabens, SLS, sulphates, or mineral oil in its products. It believes in clear communication with no fluff.

Founded in 2023, Mechlae Energy is a Bengaluru-based startup offering fast, reliable, and zero-downtime energy solutions for electric vehicles and robots. It has built the “world's first portable battery-swapping technology”.

Hyring, an AI interviewer agent revolutionises hiring with automated screening, interviews, and fraud detection. Co-founded by Adithyan RK & Surya N, the AI agent launched in January 2025 and offers interviews at just $1 each.

In 2024, Akshay Dekate, Kajal Makhija, Neelaksh Gupta, and Rajat Maheshwari founded Guestara, an AI-powered platform to transform the hospitality industry.

Founded in 2024, Virtual Advo is a Gurugram-based legal startup that offers services like legal counsel on monthly retainership, contract management, 100% paperless trademark filings, and other paralegal services.

Bangalore-based Ed-Tech startup EdVANS is closing the divide between traditional curricula and real-world skills. With 2,000+ schools onboard, their AI-focused education model is preparing students for the future. Here’s how they’re doing it.