With a total of 28K+ DPIIT registered startups, Maharashtra is a key hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in India. 
Home to cities like Mumbai (the country’s financial capital), Pune, Nagpur and Nasik, the state has played a crucial role in shaping the country&#8217;s startup ecosystem. 
Fuelled by world-class infrastructure, easy access to domestic and foreign capital, and a growing state GDP of around $490 Bn, Maharashtra fosters a thriving environment for startups across various sectors.
This is evident from the fact that the state’s major startup hub, Mumbai surpassed <a href="https://inc42.com/features/despite-a-14-increase-in-deals-bengaluru-startup-funding-drops-to-a-9-year-low-in-2024/#:~:text=As%20per%20the%20Inc42%20report,YoY%20decline%20to%20%24949%20Mn.">Bengaluru, touted as India’s Silicon Valley</a>, in terms of total funding in 2024. Mumbai-based startups raised $3.7 Bn in 2024 versus $3.4 Bn raised by Bengaluru. Overall, <a href="https://inc42.com/features/mumbai-surpassed-bengaluru-as-indias-most-funded-startup-hub-in-2024/">the city has raised more than $23 Bn since 2014</a>.
Similarly, one of the state’s top emerging startup hubs, Pune has raised more than $4.7 Bn in 382+ deals between 2014 and 2024.
Moving on, dedicated to innovation, <a href="https://inc42.com/buzz/maharashtra-to-launch-its-first-incubator-m-hub-to-support-startups-cm-fadnavis/#:~:text=To%20establish%20itself%20as%20the,M%2DHub%20is%20almost%20complete.">Maharashtra is set to launch M-Hub,</a> its first startup incubator, in Navi Mumbai. The move is aimed at strengthening its position among India&#8217;s leading startup ecosystems.
To become the AI capital of the country in the next four to five years, the state is drafting an AI policy. In addition to this, Maharashtra has partnered with global tech giants on various fronts. A key move has been joining hands with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to invest $8.3 Bn in cloud infrastructure by 2030. 
Home to more than 20 unicorns, Maharashtra’s thriving startup ecosystem comprises names like Zepto, Upstox, Pharmeasy, Nykaa, InCred, Games24x7 and Dream11, just to count a few. 
Looking ahead, <a href="https://inc42.com/buzz/maharashtra-looks-to-expand-its-startup-portfolio-to-50000-soon-industries-minister/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Maharashtra has set its sights on expanding its startup portfolio to 50,000</a>, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth. 
For now, here is a comprehensive list of startups that the state is currently cradling:

Fuelled by world-class infrastructure, easy access to domestic and foreign capital, and a growing state GDP of around $490 Bn, Maharashtra fosters more than 20 unicorns

List Of Startups In Maharashtra

List Of Startups In Maharashtra