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India’s startup ecosystem continues to thrive in 2025, with a fresh wave of early-stage companies solving real problems with smart, tech-enabled solutions. These ventures are not just raising funds—they're changing how we eat, bank, heal, and work.
Here’s a look at promising startups in four key sectors: Food & Nutrition, Healthcare, Fintech, and AI.
Food & Nutrition
Indian consumers are now more focused on health and clean eating. Startups in this space are delivering natural, nutritious options that combine tradition with innovation.
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SwapNow- Founded in 2019 by Praveen Kota, Gnanesh Meesala and Anurag Prudhvi, Hyderabad-based SwapNow, a healthy food startup, runs eight cloud kitchens and two FitBar kiosks in cities like Vizag, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. It handles over 1,000 orders a day through Swiggy, Zomato, and direct subscriptions.
Kaatil- Founded in 2021 by Sagar Merchant and Arjun Panwar, Mumbai-based Kaatil is a spicy condiments brand from Smerc Food & Beverages that focuses on Indian chillies. It offers a variety of products like hot sauces, hot ketchups, and chilli oils—all made using Indian chillies.
Earthful- Founded in 2020 by IIT Kharagpur alumnae and sisters Veda Gogineni and Sai Sudha G, Earthful, a direct to consumer (D2C) plant-based nutrition brand.
Hyderabad-based Earthful offers plant-based health and wellness products, including vegan protein and multivitamins.
Healthy Mithai Co- Healthy Mithai Co. is a Mumbai-based startup founded in 2021 by Prabhinder Grover and Deepak Jain. Healthy Mithai specializes in producing health-conscious Indian sweets, offers sugar-free, low-glycemic index (GI) mithai made with plant-based stevia.Their products are designed to cater to individuals seeking traditional flavors without compromising on health.
Healthcare
India’s healthcare startups are tackling big issues—accessibility, affordability, and personalization—through AI, wellness products, and digital services.
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Stance Health- Stance Health is a Bengaluru-based healthtech startup founded in 2024 by Rohit Arora and Ninad Karandikar. The company specializes in musculoskeletal (MSK) care, addressing pain in muscles, bones, and joints. Stance Health offers a hybrid approach, combining in-person care at its centers with online recovery programs, aiming to provide comprehensive and accessible MSK treatment.
Perkant Tech- Perkant Tech is an Indore-based healthtech startup founded in 2020 by engineers Saniya Jeswani and Lokant Jain. The company specializes in developing AI-powered medical devices aimed at providing accessible and proactive healthcare solutions.
Allo Health- Allo Health is a Bengaluru-based healthtech startup founded in 2021 by Pranay Jivrajka, Allo Health is India's largest integrated sexual health ecosystem, offering science-backed treatments, diagnostics, medications, and educational resources aimed at improving sexual health outcomes .
Jivi- Founded in 2023 by Ankur Jain and GV Sanjay Reddy, Jivi AI is at the forefront of integrating generative AI into primary healthcare, aiming to make quality medical services more accessible and efficient.
Laiqa Wellness- Laiqa Wellness is a Gurugram-based femtech startup founded in August 2023 by Monica Bindra, Harmeet Bindra, and Meenakshi Singh . The company specializes in women's hormonal health, offering personalized, cycle-synced care through its digital platform and AI-powered app .
Ivory- Ivory is a Bengaluru-based brain health startup founded in October 2022 by Issac John and Rahul Krishnan. The company specializes in early cognitive screening and brain wellness, aiming to detect neurodegenerative risks before clinical symptoms appear.
Innergize- InnerGize is a Mumbai-based wellness technology startup founded in 2023 by Dr. Siddhant Bhargava, Shalmali Kadu, and Mitansh Khurana. The company focuses on addressing mental health challenges through innovative, technology-driven solutions.
Fintech
Fintech remains one of India’s fastest-growing startup sectors, driven by startups focusing on credit, payments, and savings for the underserved.
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Bachatt- Founded in 2024 by Anugrah Jain, Ankur Jhavery and Mayank Agarwal, Bachatt offers a mobile-first platform that enables users to save small amounts daily—starting from ₹51—through UPI-based Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).
Mylapay- Founded in 2019 by Sundar Balasubramanian, Santhanakumar Dhanabalakrishnan and Mohanraj Ravi, Mylapay specializes in providing cloud-based payment processing solutions designed to simplify the card payment cycle for banks and payment aggregators. Their platform offers services such as card processing, authentication, switching, clearing and settlement, fraud risk management, profitability, and reconciliation.
TapFin- Founded in 2023 by Aditya Singh, Pramod Marar and Terniza Berry, TapFin offers a full-stack sustainability platform that caters to startups, MSMEs, OEMs, EPC firms, and fleet operators.
Yenmo- Founded in 2022 by Ashutosh Purohit and Aryan Agarwal, Yenmo aims to revolutionize lending in India by offering ethical, transparent, and accessible credit solutions.
AI Startups
India’s AI talent is powering a new class of startups developing tools for productivity, health, and enterprise efficiency.
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RePut.ai- Founded in April 2024 by Anuj Bishnoi, Rohit Mahatma, and Amit Bishnoi, RePut.ai is a B2B SaaS startup which offers a platform that enables businesses to track product procurement, access real-time analytics, monitor supplier watchlists, and track carbon emissions across their supply chains.
Othor AI- Founded in 2024 by Unni Koroth and Nekender Shekhawat, the Kochi-based Other AI specializes in delivering fast, intuitive, and actionable business intelligence through AI-powered vertical insight agents. These agents provide real-time, domain-specific insights across key business areas such as sales, finance, and marketing, acting as a 24/7 team of experts to drive smarter decisions and faster success .
Alchemyst AI- Founded in 2023 by Uttaran Nayak and Anuran Roy, Alchemyst AI specializes in developing fully autonomous digital employees designed to perform intelligent functional tasks across various enterprise domains, including sales, marketing, and operations.
Frammer AI- Founded in 2023 by Suparna Singh, Kawaljit Singh Bedi, and Arijit Chatterjee, Frammer AI specializes in transforming long-form video content into engaging, monetizable short-form clips suitable for platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and LinkedIn. Frammer AI automates processes such as transcription, captioning and vertical video formatting, enables enterprises to efficiently repurpose their video assets for digital distribution.
Conclusion
These startups represent the depth and diversity of India’s next-gen innovation engine. From reimagining sweets to reinventing healthcare with AI, they’re tackling everyday problems with sharp focus and scalable models. As they grow, they’ll not only disrupt traditional sectors—but also inspire the next wave of entrepreneurs.
