Overview

• LinkedIn placed Zepto at No. 1 for the third consecutive year, with Lucidity at No. 2 and Swish at No. 3 on its Top 20 ranking of fast-rising Indian startups.
• Qualification rules require companies to be private, India-headquartered, five years old or younger, have at least 30 employees, and show no recent mass layoffs.
• The 2025 cohort highlights momentum in quick commerce, AI-native platforms, and specialised fintech as key areas drawing talent and growth.
• Reports differ on geographic concentration in Bengaluru, with Daily Excelsior citing nine of the top 20 based there and NDTV reporting around 14.
• Notable entrants include Weekday at No. 4, Jar at No. 5, Convin at No. 6, Bhanzu at No. 7, EMotorad at No. 9, and Atlys at No. 10, with FirstClub and Snabbit also featured.