Karnataka’s startup ecosystem is steadily gaining traction, with an increasing number of ventures making their presence felt across diverse sectors.
The state is a major hub for unicorns in India, <a href="https://asset.inc42.com/2025/01/AFR-v8.pdf">boasting more than 46 unicorns</a>. Some notable names include Zerodha, Ola, Flipkart and Netradyne. The state is home to <a href="https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/state-startup-policies/Karnataka-state-policy.html">16.5K+ DPIIT-recognised startups</a>. Nearly 8K of these startups are led by women.
According to data compiled by Inc42, Karnataka raised $1.48 Bn in the first quarter of 2025. Between 2014 and 2024, <a href="https://asset.inc42.com/2024/09/TES-2024-v10.pdf">Karnataka raised over $70 Bn in more than 3.6K deals.</a>
The other notable startups of Karnataka are Swiggy, PhonePe, Udaan, Meesho, BigBasket, CRED and Licious.
The government of Karnataka supports startups through the <a href="https://itbtst.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/Startup_Policy_2022-27-Kan_Eng.pdf">Karnataka Startup Policy</a> and programmes like <a href="https://eitbt.karnataka.gov.in/103/rajiv-gandhi-entrepreneurship-program/en">Rajiv Gandhi Entrepreneurship</a>. 
Under these initiatives, the state is focussed on developing infrastructure aligned to startups&#8217; needs, organising global investor meets, and supporting women entrepreneurs. These initiatives foster an inclusive ecosystem that drives growth in IT, biotech, aerospace, and clean mobility sectors.
With that said, here is the list of startups based in Karnataka:

Karnataka’s startup ecosystem is steadily gaining traction, with an increasing number of ventures making their presence felt across diverse sectors.

List Of Startups In Karnataka

List Of Startups In Karnataka