30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In April 2025

April was a turbulent month for India’s growing startup ecosystem, as rising geopolitical tensions and broader market volatility dampened investor sentiment and slowed VC activity.

After raising nearly $1 Bn by startups in March, Indian startup funding dwindled to a mere $551 Mn in April. The increased scrutiny on startups arose due to financial mismanagement and fraud allegations against companies like and , damaging the reputation of the Indian startup ecosystem.

In addition, the month was rife with , especially in the deeptech space. This debate was triggered by commerce minister .

From startups emerging from small villages to founders building electric flying taxis, the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh highlighted the innovation brewing within the Indian startup ecosystem.

As a result, a significant portion of the 58th edition of Inc42’s flagship series, , features several startups that were discovered at the Startup Mahakumbh.

Not just this, a majority of startups for this edition have been selected from the burgeoning AI space, while the list also includes new-age ventures from hot sectors like EV, biotechnology, gaming, and spiritual tech. The list also comprises startups working in high-octane sectors like ecommerce, fintech and healthtech.

So, without further ado, here are 30 promising Indian startups that caught our eyes in April 2025.

Editor’s Note | The list below is not a ranking of any kind. We have listed the startups alphabetically.

Alienkind | Reinventing Juice Bars For The Instagram Age

When people step out to unwind, grabbing a refreshing pint of fruit juice is the last thing on the agenda. Many either head to coffee shops or restaurants. aims to change this with its next-gen juice bars designed for Gen Z.

Founded by snacking brand 4700BC’s former executives Vikram Kakkireni and Abhishek Kumar, the D2C brand serves cold-pressed juices and functional blends in sleek, minimalistic spaces. With Alienkind, the founders aim to make fruit juice a lifestyle choice.

Since its inception in 2024, the startup has opened multiple quick service restaurants (QSRs) in its home turf, Bengaluru.

Besides its offline presence, Alienkind sells its fresh juices on foodtech platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Recently, Alienkind raised its maiden funding round of $1.2 Mn.

AllMasters.ai | Fixing Shipping Hassles With The Power Of AI

Less than container load (LCL) shipping remains a logistical headache. Merchants with smaller cargo volumes struggle to get fair rates, while freight forwarders face the challenge of optimising container space and cost distribution. is tapping into this shift with a digital-first approach to a traditionally opaque system.

To streamline this process, shipping veterans Kathiresan Eswaramurthy and T N Seetharaman founded AllMasters.ai in 2023. The startup uses AI to simplify LCL exports. It also helps merchants identify the best prices for their export using a smart price comparison tool for shipping.

Its patented dynamic cost distribution tech ensures fair cost-sharing for freight forwarders.

Armed with industry pedigree, a tech-first solution, and early funding from Eaglewings Ventures, AllMasters.ai is on a mission to revolutionise the groupage industry by empowering freight forwarders to take complete control of their LCL exports.

Overall, AllMasters.ai operates in the Indian LCL shipping market, which is a significant part of the broader freight and logistics sector. This market is projected to grow from $349.4 Bn in 2025 to .

AskMyGuru | Building A New-Age Gateway To Spiritual Learning

In today’s fast-paced world, many young Indians are curious about spirituality but find traditional methods of devotion too arduous. This is where there’s a growing need for modern, personalised guidance rooted in ancient Indian wisdom.

Launched in October 2024 by Krishna Mohan Vedula and Vivek Sadamate, provides interactive and personalisegamification, and deeply researched Indic knowledge systems.

The platform is focussed on creating a special online space where users can connect with spiritual teachers and learn about astrology and Vedic philosophy.

Backed by Lumikai Fund and armed with $1.2 Mn in seed funding, AskMyGuru operates in the , expected to grow at a CAGR of 10% until 2032 from $65 Bn in 2025.

BeastLife | Cracking India’s Crowded, Low-Trust Fitness Market

While influencer-led brands are booming in India, most struggle to scale or gain credibility beyond the creator’s fan base. Fitness supplements, in particular, are crowded with low-trust products and unclear value propositions.

Founded in 2024 by fitness influencer Gaurav Taneja (aka The Flying Beast) and former mCaffeine general manager Raj Vikram Gupta, offers high-quality protein powders, creatine, and mass gainers.

Leveraging Taneja’s influence, the startup sells concentrated whey protein powders, mass gainers, creatine and a range of other supplements via its website, and ecommerce and quick commerce platforms.

The startup claims to have crossed INR 50 Cr in annual GMV, recorded INR 35 Cr in gross sales, and achieved EBITDA profitability in its first year of operations (FY25).

BeastLife operates in India’s crowded health and nutrition space and competes with established players like Optimum Nutrition, MuscleBlaze, and Protinex.

Bhagva | Building A Modern Path To Ancient Traditions

After years of working across various brands and industries, communications professional Jagriti Motwani noticed a gap. She realised that while technology had transformed many aspects of Indian life — from shopping and education to health and finance — the spiritual space remained largely untouched by meaningful innovation.

This insight led her to launch in 2022, a spiritual tech startup that is reimagining how Indians connect with religion in the digital age.

Bhagva’s app offers a modern, immersive way to engage with faith. From virtual darshans and live aartis to personalised bhakti playlists, the platform caters to anyone seeking a deeper spiritual connection, no matter where they are.

Its standout feature is the immersive VR Darshan, which lets users virtually visit temples and spiritual sites across India.

In India’s spiritual market, expected to breach , Bhagwa locks horns with Astrotalk, VAMA, AppsForBharat, et al.

Cellarim Labs | Redefining Biomanufacturing With Eco-Friendly Innovation

Founded by Hitesh Rafalia in 2023, aims to revolutionise biomanufacturing in India by creating the country’s first cell-free biomanufacturing platform. The startup uses AI-engineered enzymes to produce high-value biochemicals for personal care, food and beverage, and speciality chemicals industries.

The startup uses these AI-engineered enzymes to transform sustainable feedstocks into high-value biochemicals. It claims to have in place a highly efficient, scalable, and eco-friendly process that helps the startup deliver superior-quality products with minimal environmental impact.

Unlike the traditional fermentation process, which yields just 10-30%, Cellarim’s approach delivers over 95% yield, with faster production and 90% lower water usage.

Focussed on removing key barriers from the traditional biomanufacturing space, such as scalability issues, high costs, low yields and environmental impact, Cellarim is banking on the .

Cura Care | Bringing Dental Care To Doorsteps

If you’ve been relying on toothpaste and mouthwash alone to maintain your dental hygiene, it may not be enough. This is where Cura Care steps in.

Launched in January 2025 by IIT Delhi alumni Abhinav Kumar and Chinmay Mittal, along with dental surgeon Dr Paminder Singh, Cura Care delivers dental care straight to your doorstep.

The startup sends qualified dentists to your home, accompanied by an assistant. They come equipped with a portable, lightweight dental chair, a teeth cleaning machine, and fully sterilised tool kits.

Think of it as a mobile dental clinic serving homes across Delhi NCR and Bengaluru. Services include cleaning, scaling, polishing, and teeth whitening.

Since its launch, Cura Care claims to have treated over 1,000 customers through home visits and oral wellness camps in Bengaluru alone.

DeCharge | Solving India’s EV Bottleneck With Portable Charging

India’s growing appetite for electric vehicles (EVs) has been fuelled by rapid innovation, strong government support, and improving affordability.

But while the EV market is picking up speed, charging infrastructure remains a major roadblock. Without reliable, accessible power solutions, India’s EV revolution risks hitting a bottleneck.

To solve this, Rama Krishna Kattekola, Mohan Kuldeep Ponnada and Prakash Kamaraj launched in 2023 — a decentralised EV charging infrastructure startup positioned as a “power bank” for EVs.

Built on the Solana blockchain, its flagship product, The DeCharge Beast, is a portable 7 kW EV charger that can be deployed anywhere. What’s more, users can earn up to $100 a day by offering it for public charging.

The startup’s end-to-end offering includes a mobile app, charger hardware, power supply, and backend infrastructure — all tailored to simplify EV charging on the go.

Entvin AI | Fixing Pharma’s Regulatory Bottlenecks With AI

In the highly regulated world of pharmaceuticals, it is essential to follow the rulebook.

This is why regulatory teams at big pharma companies often spend weeks ensuring that they remain compliant with evolving global standards.

Recognising the complexity and inefficiencies in this process and to simplify it, Sanskar Jain, Hemant Phalak and Rishabh Arya founded in 2022.

Backed by Y Combinator, Entvin is building AI-powered agents to assist regulatory teams in the life sciences sector. These digital assistants help streamline workflows, automate time-consuming tasks, and improve overall efficiency while maintaining strict data security and confidentiality.

From verifying the accuracy of drug communication and building a library of approved claims to parsing FDA guidelines for the right information, Entvin supports critical steps in getting a drug to market.

Today, Entvin’s AI tools are helping companies comply with FDA regulations in the US and EMA standards in Europe. Its clients include major Indian pharma players like Zydus, Biocon, and Dr. Reddy’s.

FinRight | Simplifying Complex PF Withdrawals With AI

Founded in 2023 by former CRED executive Amey Kanekar, Mumbai-based fintech startup is simplifying the often complicated process of provident fund (PF) withdrawals.

At the heart of its offering is an AI-powered tool, CheckMyPF, which generates a detailed health report of a user’s PF account within minutes.

It flags blocked amounts, predicts potential withdrawals, and highlights issues before they become roadblocks, giving users greater transparency and control over their funds.

Beyond insights, FinRight also steps in when users face technical glitches or run into problems with the EPFO system. Acting as an intermediary, the startup manages the coordination and paperwork.

So far, FinRight claims to have processed over 15,000 PF claims worth more than INR 300 Cr, serving 8,000+ users from companies like Google, Netflix, Deloitte, and EY.

The startup is looking to gain traction with customers at a time when the contribution to the government employee provident fund is at an all-time high. For context, the number of EPFO subscribers , with the total contributions rising 6.5% YoY to INR 2.6 Lakh Cr in FY24.

FurtherAI | Giving Insurance Workflows An AI-Powered Boost

With rising regulatory demands, shrinking talent pools, and tighter margins, commercial insurance agencies are under too much operational strain.

To tackle this, IIT-Bombay alumni Sashank Gondala and Aman Gour launched in 2023 to transform insurance operations through automation.

The startup is building a workforce of AI teammates designed to take over repetitive, manual tasks such as unstructured data processing and data entry across fragmented systems.

Positioned as the ChatGPT for insurance, FurtherAI’s agents automate complex workflows like submissions processing, policy comparisons and underwriting audits.

The startup claims its tools have doubled underwriter productivity for managing general agents, while improving policy comparison speed by 95%.

Backed by Y Combinator, FurtherAI recently raised $5 Mn in a round led by Nexus Venture Partners.

Ginger Games | Building Global-Ready Games From India

Equipped with decades of experience in the extended reality (XR) space, school friends Sumit Batheja and Shrey Mishra identified a major gap in India’s gaming ecosystem — a lack of high-quality, engaging, and globally monetisable games built from India for the world.

In late 2024, the duo decided to leave behind their earlier ventures — Gamestack and XR Central — to launch , a hybrid-casual gaming startup focussed on building immersive, monetisation-first casual games.

Ginger Studio is developing a portfolio of hybrid-casual titles with a focus on player engagement and strong monetisation mechanics.

It’s also leveraging applied AI across various production areas — from procedural content generation to creating dynamic, realistic non-player character (NPC) behaviours — to enhance game development at scale.

The studio’s debut title, Monkey Mayhem, is an auto-shooter mobile game in the action-adventure genre. The title is scheduled for a soft launch in February 2026. The startup recently secured its first investment from Krafton via the Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI).

Ivory | Tackling Early Signs Of Brain Ageing With Precision Care

Brain, especially after the age of 35. This decline can lead to conditions like mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which significantly increases the risk of developing dementia.

To tackle this growing issue, former Discovery marketing head Issac John and Antler India resident Rahul Krishnan teamed up to float , a healthtech startup, in 2022.

The startup’s goal is to identify and mitigate early risks of neurodegenerative diseases, such as MCI and dementia. For this, it has roped in seasoned psychologists, neuroscientists and doctors as its advisors.

Their app offers neuroscience-backed assessments and engaging games designed to be daily brain workouts. They also provide personalised health solutions and cognitive health checkups, including consultations with experts.

All its services are available on the Ivory: Brain Games & Puzzles app, which is available on both the Google Play and App Store. The app has over 10K downloads on each platform.

Recently, the startup received $1 Mn to strengthen the technology for its clinical-grade assessments and scale distribution to reach more individuals across India.

Jewelbox | Lab-Grown Diamonds For Daily Wear

With lab-grown diamonds quickly gaining popularity in India’s jewellery market, a wave of new brands is rushing to tap into the trend.

, too, wants to ride this wave by focussing on daily wear affordable jewellery backed by a customer-friendly buyback and exchange policy.

Founded in 2022 by siblings Vidita Kochar Jain and Nipun Kochar, Jewelbox aims to make diamonds more accessible to the average Indian consumer. It offers lab-grown diamonds that are physically and chemically identical to mined ones, but with the added benefits of sustainability and lower costs.

The brand rolls out nearly 300 new designs each month. It sells its rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets through both online and offline channels.

With growing traction, in a Pre-Series A round to expand its retail footprint. The startup is planning to open 30 stores by the end of 2025.

Strengthening its on-ground presence will help the startup build traction in , which is expected to surpass, growing at a CAGR of 14.8%.

LehLah | Helping Creators Monetise Better

In this era dominated by social media influencers, many mimic their favourite personalities in terms of what they wear, watch or want. Many people struggle to convert influence into income and may be missing out on potential earnings.

Spotting this disconnect while studying in New York, Ashna Ruia founded in 2022 — a platform that helps creators seamlessly tag and sell products within their content, unlocking a powerful new stream of affiliate revenue.

LehLah combines affiliate marketing with social media, allowing creators to share product recommendations and earn a portion of the revenue. Consumers, in turn, enjoy a seamless discovery-to-purchase experience, while brands benefit from influencer-led conversions and scalable sales.

LehLah operates on a performance-based revenue model, which means that the company earns a commission on net sales (after accounting for returns and cancellations) from its brand partners. A portion of the commission is then shared with creators.

LehLah claims to have crossed an INR 100 Cr GMV run rate in March, with over 50,000 active users monetising their content through the platform.

Mythik | Reviving Ancient Tales Through AI Power

Founded by former Housing.com CEO Jason Kothari, is an entertainment startup that uses AI to retell Eastern mythology, history, and folktales. Some of its popular titles are Ram vs Ravan, Buddha’s First Sermon, Bhishm’s Vow, just to name a few.

The startup recreates iconic Indian stories into short, high-quality videos, each lasting 10-12 minutes. The visuals and storytelling are tailored for a younger generation that may not typically engage with Indian literature.

Since its launch in April 2025, Mythik has gained over 160K YouTube subscribers and 25K Instagram followers.

The startup is working with a team of veterans from Disney, Netflix, Amazon Studios, Tencent, and Jio to help build a globally relevant entertainment brand.

Opptra | Simplifying Cross-Border Expansion For Local Brands

Expanding overseas is a major milestone for Indian consumer brands. However, it comes with a slew of challenges — from managing digital transactions and navigating regulatory hurdles to adapting to new consumer behaviour.

Having led Flipkart, veteran ecommerce entrepreneur Binny Bansal understood these pain points firsthand. Therefore, he launched in 2024 to help Indian ecommerce brands tap into international markets across Asia.

Opptra offers a full stack of services, including market research, go-to-market strategy, localised branding, distribution setup, tech integration and customer support.

Backed by a seasoned leadership team — including former Amazon director Ranjit Babu and ex-Lendingkart CTO Giridhar Yasa — Opptra helped two brands go global. While Ghaziabad-based D2C label Exporio has entered the GCC region, Kochi-based home appliance brand Terraspan is expanding into the GCC and Southeast Asian markets.

OrbitAID | Extending Satellite Lifespans With On-Orbit Refuelling

Founded in 2021 by Sakthikumar R, Nikhil Balasubramanian, and Mano Balaji K, is a Chennai-based spacetech startup developing on-orbit refuelling solutions for satellites.

The company aims to build a constellation of tanker satellites that will be placed in different orbits, each carrying a range of fuels — including monopropellants, bi-propellants, and electric propulsion fuels. The broader plan is to extend satellite lifespans and enable more sustainable space operations.

In this, the startup claims to have successfully tested its patented SIDRP on a zero-gravity flight in Florida. It has achieved Technology Readiness Level 7 (TRL) for docking and refuelling tests and secured significant partnerships and collaborations.

Its patented SIDRP is a key component of their technology, providing a standardised interface for docking and refuelling operations.

Besides its satellite fuelling solutions, OrbitAID plans on expanding to other on-orbit servicing operations like repairs, upgradation, de-orbiting and debris removal.

Prismix Studios | Merging Creativity And AI For Next-Gen Filmmaking

With AI reshaping nearly every industry, it is only a matter of time before it is seen taking over the creative world of filmmaking.

To bring this vision to life, Danish Devgn, actor Vatsal Sheth, and media veteran Sahil Nayar cofounded Prismix Studios earlier this year.

Actor Ajay Devgn chairs the startup’s board.

harnesses AI and cutting-edge tech to enhance virtual production, VFX, and computer-generated imagery.

The startup aims to help creators produce visually rich and immersive content faster and cost-effectively.

The studio’s offerings range from short films and series to animated graphic novels, music videos, corporate content, and social media campaigns. Its early clientele includes Sodexo, Tata Motors, Being Human, and Spotlight Ad.

Qila Games | Building India-Centric Gaming Experiences

With India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi positioning the country as a leader in global gaming, the competition in the Indian gaming market has become fiercer than ever.

With numerous options available to Indian users, the key to success for a game in India lies in its ability to blend simple, accessible gameplay with more rewarding progression.

Recognising the popularity of casual games and the engagement of mid-core games, ex-Mayhem Studios’ executives Dhananjai Hari and Neeraj Mishra founded to bring forth “hybrid-casual” games for Indian gamers.

The game development studio creates social multiplayer games that are easy to play, similar to casual games, but include strategic elements and long-term progression to keep players engaged.

Qila Games’ first game, Ludo Hero, blends the elements of classic Ludo with strategic conquests. The game features social interactions, global leaderboards, and daily rewards and events.

In March, the startup secured $1 Mn in its seed funding round to refine its game development processes and introduce new hybrid-casual game titles.

Risa Labs | Expediting Cancer Treatment With Smarter Workflows

According to The Lancet, around 35% of stage III and nearly one-third of stage I cancer patients in India face delays in starting treatment. One of the key reasons behind these delays is the manual, error-prone nature of administrative workflows, particularly when it comes to prior authorisations.

To tackle this problem, Kshitij Jaggi and Kumar Shivang cofounded in June 2024.

RISA’s AI-powered platform, BOSS, simplifies and automates complex oncology workflows by breaking them into smaller tasks handled by AI agents.

This has helped hospitals cut prior authorisation times from 30 minutes to under five and reduce admin costs by two-thirds.

Looking ahead, RISA Labs aims to become the AI orchestration layer for cancer care, connecting healthcare providers, life sciences companies, and other stakeholders through intelligent workflow automation.

Rollout AI | Automating Website Creation For Non-Technical Users

Imagine building a website like Airbnb or Paytm in just a few minutes. That’s exactly what is aiming to make possible.

Launched in late 2024 by Dukaan cofounder Subhash Choudhary and Dukaan’s former SEO head Piyush Shah, Rollout is an AI-powered landing page builder that lets anyone create sleek, professional websites in minutes using just text prompts.

Users simply describe the kind of website they want, and Rollout’s AI and advanced NLP models handle the rest, generating responsive layouts, tailored content, and design elements instantly.

The platform also supports multilingual websites and offers extensive customisation options.

Rollout AI offers three pricing tiers — $49 a month for five projects and basic web pages; $99 a month for 10 projects and advanced web apps, and $199 a month for 25 projects, including white-labelling.

With a focus on speed, simplicity and accessibility, Rollout aims to make website creation as easy as chatting with a friend.

ShopIQ | Helping Brands Centralise Ecommerce Data

For ecommerce businesses struggling with fragmented data across various platforms, it is often difficult to gain a holistic view of their performance and make informed decisions.

To address this, serial entrepreneur Rounak Chindalia established AI-powered SaaS platform in 2024.

The platform aims to provide ecommerce brands with a unified platform to centralise and analyse their data, enabling them to optimise their marketing, sales, and operations.

From technical account management, controlled feature releases and industry-leading service level agreements, the startup gives ecommerce brands and large distributed teams the tools and capabilities they need to scale compliant personalised experiences reliably, efficiently and securely.

ShopIQ’s AI commerce copilot simplifies how businesses build, launch, and scale their online presence. Through simple chat-based inputs, brands can instantly create an ecommerce website, generate graphics, optimise SEO, and manage their storefront – all without touching code or hiring a large team

Integrated with major platforms like Delhivery, Zoho, Razorpay, Shiprocket, PhonePe, Meta, and Google Ads, ShopIQ claims to have helped clients achieve a 20% increase in conversion rates on search.

smallest.ai | Bridging Human-AI Gaps With Advanced Voice Tech

Founded by Akshat Mandloi and Sudarshan Kamath in 2024, is an AI startup that is looking to transform human interactions with AI more efficiently and affordably.

It is building hyper-realistic voice agents and ultra-fast, high-quality text-to-speech (TTS) models for various applications. It claims to generate 10 seconds of speech in just 100 milliseconds, enabling ultra-realistic voicebots with sub-s