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Startup Bounce: LinkedIn’s eighth annual Top Startups list highlights 20 fast-growing Indian companies attracting top talent and investment. These startups are shaping industries from instant commerce to electric vehiclesIt said India’s startup ecosystem raised more than $9 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up from $8.7 billion last year. Linkedin Evaluated companies from its Top Companies list based on employee growth, job seeker interest, member engagement and talent attraction.
2 , 12Quick Delivery: Zepto, headquartered in Bengaluru, operates as an instant commerce platform offering delivery in 10 minutes in over 50 Indian cities. Established in 2021, the company employs 5,704 people and serves groceries, electronics, beauty essentials, apparel and toys. Key roles include software engineers and operations managers. Major job functions include operations, sales, and engineering.
3 , 12Swish: Fast Delivery | Established in 2024, Swish operates a 10-minute food delivery platform catering to Bengaluru’s growing demand for hyperlocal convenience. With a 115-member team, the company focuses on product development, marketing strategy and procurement. In March 2025, Swish raised $14 million in Series A funding to expand into new micro-markets.
4 , 12Jar: Digital Gold | Jar, a financial services startup founded in 2021, promotes small savings through daily investments in digital gold. With 35 million users across 12,000 zip codes, the Bengaluru-based firm employs 249 people focused on engineering and product management. Branding itself as a “financial fitness platform”, Czar claims to be making savings accessible to investors for the first time.
5 , 12I agree: Smarter Call | Conwin, an AI-powered platform founded in 2021, helps contact centers improve agent performance and customer experience. Based in Bengaluru, the company employs 138 people in engineering, sales and customer success roles. Its products include AI phone agents, real-time assistance, and conversation analytics.
6 , 12Refine India: Salary Flexibility | Established in 2021, Refine India provides on-demand payroll and financial wellness solutions to employers and their employees. The 171-member Bengaluru team works across engineering, product management and sales. Its platform enables salary liquidity, financial literacy and better savings access.
7 , 12Interview.io: Technical Interviews | Launched in 2022, Intervue.io provides “Interview-as-a-Service” solutions that help companies outsource technical recruiting. Based in Bengaluru, it employs 50 professionals in engineering, marketing and business development. The platform also connects job seekers with industry experts for one-on-one practice interviews.
8 , 12BlissClub: Activewear Growth | Women’s activewear brand Blissclub, founded in 2020, has built a strong presence with its community-first retail model. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it employs 142 people in marketing, operations and sales. The brand operates 14 stores across eight states and is continuously expanding its physical presence. BlissClub’s inclusion in LinkedIn’s ranking highlights the continued growth of home-grown fashion and lifestyle enterprises.
9 , 12FirstClub: Instant Commerce | FirstClub, launched in 2024, is a grocery-focused instant-commerce platform combining online and offline retail. The Bengaluru South-based company employs 225 people in operations, marketing and quality assurance. It raised $23 million in September 2025 and plans to expand into beauty, fashion, and home categories. Its inclusion in LinkedIn’s 2025 list highlights investors’ continued interest in India’s fast-paced retail sector.
10 , 12New: Gen Z Fashion | Established in 2022, Bengaluru-based NEWME targets Gen Z consumers through fast, tech-enabled fashion. Employing 250 employees, the brand uses real-time data to design and deliver new styles within 60 minutes in select Bengaluru areas. Operating in India and Southeast Asia, its teams focus on marketing, operations and customer support. NEWME’s rapid retail model earned it a spot on LinkedIn’s Top Startups 2025 list.
11 , 12CARD91: Payment Solution | CARD91, a fintech firm founded in 2020, provides issuance infrastructure for banks, SMEs, corporates and fintech companies. Based in Bengaluru, its 60-member team develops backend systems that enable faster, more secure payment tools. With expertise in engineering, sales and business development, CARD91 supports financial inclusion and innovation. Its recognition in LinkedIn’s 2025 list highlights the growing interest in India’s digital payments infrastructure.
12 , 12LimeChat: Conversational AI | Founded in 2020, LimeChat helps e-commerce brands sell and support customers through AI-powered WhatsApp conversations. The Bengaluru startup employs 70 people in engineering, customer success and business development. Its tools reduce acquisition costs and boost customer retention through automated chat flows. LimeChat’s inclusion in LinkedIn’s Top Startups India 2025 reflects the growing importance of conversational commerce in online retail.