Renowned for its educational institutions and a thriving IT sector, Pune has emerged as a dynamic startup hub. 
According to Inc42’s <a href="https://inc42.com/reports/indian-tech-startup-funding-report-q1-2025/">Indian Tech Startup Funding Report Q1 2025</a>, Pune secured $67 Mn across 6 deals. Between 2014 and 2024, Pune startups have collectively raised over $4.7 Bn across 380 deals. In 2024 alone, <a href="https://inc42.com/features/from-hyderabad-to-jaipur-here-are-the-top-emerging-indian-startup-hubs/">the city secured $439 Mn through 33 deals</a>.
The city boasts <a href="https://inc42.com/location/pune/">unicorns</a> like OneCard, FirstCry, MindTickle, Druva, Icertis, Good Glam Group and Elastic Run. These companies exemplify Pune’s strengths in SaaS, logistics and deeptech innovation. 
Pune’s startup ecosystem thrives on incubators like Venture Center and accelerators like TiE Pune, supported by over 54 VC firms managing portfolios of over 500 companies. 
In addition to its geographical advantages, the city is propelled by a supportive state government and a growing enthusiasm among the youth to pursue entrepreneurship.
With a supportive infrastructure, Pune is poised to strengthen its position as a key player in India’s startup narrative. As per an <a href="https://inc42.com/buzz/pune-hyderabad-lead-the-race-to-emerge-as-next-startup-hubs-of-india/">Inc42 survey</a>, investors expect Pune to emerge as the next startup hotspot in the country.

Known as the Queen of the Deccan, Pune has emerged as one of India’s top startup hubs. Between 2014 and 2024, Pune-based startups raised over $4.7 Bn through 382+ deals, ranking second among India's emerging startup hubs. The city benefits from strong industry-academia collaboration, a supportive government, and a growing entrepreneurial spirit. Pune is home to unicorns like OneCard, Mindtickle, and Firstcry.

List Of Startups In Pune

List Of Startups In Pune