These are the thirty most promising Indian startups of 2024: YourStory’s Tech30

Buckle up, folks! We’re dropping the mic on the 30 most promising Indian startups of 2024 with YourStory’s Tech30—our annual roll call of the disruptors, movers, and shakers who are all set to leave their mark on Bharat. And where better to unveil this game-changing list than at TechSparks 2024, India’s premier startup-tech fest?

?? After a funding freeze that could rival any Game of Thrones winter, the Indian startup scene is thawing out—ready to reclaim its space. The big dogs are now playing on the bourses and dabbling with AI, spacetech, and everything “cool” enough to make investors sit up. And we’re right here, championing their journeys, sharing their hustle.

?? This year's Tech30 is not just a list—it’s a vibe. These startups are the disruptors of tomorrow, handpicked from over 1,000+ contenders by our kickass jury of ecosystem veterans and YourStory’s editorial wizards. The goal? Elevating Bharat through tech that touches every sector: fintech, agritech, deep tech, healthtech, sustainability, you name it.

?? From AI avatars to climate control for your smart home, these startups are building solutions with massive potential to touch millions of lives. We’re not just talking about making waves—these startups are ready to create tidal shifts across industries.

Your Cheat Sheet to the Future: YourStory’s Tech30 2024

Ambiator Private Limited Say goodbye to sweaty commutes and sky-high power bills. Hyderabad-based Ambiator is all about alternative cooling tech that’s not just easier on your pocket but also on the planet. Cool, right?

Clueso (YC W23) Clueso is your AI-powered BFF when it comes to training videos and step-by-step guides. Backed by Y Combinator, this generative AI platform makes sure your employees never ask, “Wait, how do I do that again?”

Climes Saving the planet, one rupee at a time. Climes connects businesses with climate action projects. Because who doesn’t love a bit of karma with their quarterly reports?

Cognecto Fleet management stressing you out? Cognecto is here to make sure your trucks (and sanity) stay on track with fuel monitoring, dynamic resource allocation, and more. Perfect for when you need a pitstop for your logistics.

Composio Meet Composio, your go-to platform for building AI-driven apps. They’ve even thrown in embedded security solutions—because who wants hackers crashing their app party?

Computation Imaging Tech The climate whisperers. Using AI and remote sensing, Computation Imaging Tech gives you the lowdown on everything from climate change to infrastructure health. Think of them as your weather and risk gurus.

Dacio.ai Your dashcam just got a PhD. Dacio AI predicts accidents and alerts drivers before anything goes south. It’s like having a co-pilot that never blinks.

Astranova Mobility Got an EV fleet? Electrifi Mobility will make sure it's always road-ready with asset management, leasing, and all the post-sale TLC your electric wheels need.

Fitsol Want to decarbonise your business without losing sleep? Fitsol monitors your carbon footprint in real-time and helps you go greener faster than you can say “net zero.”

Flent Forget the broker drama. Flent offers fully-furnished, designer homes—no deposit, no hassle, just move in. It’s like finding the perfect roomie without the weird interviews.

Floworks AI Sales got you stressed? Floworks AI automates everything from prospecting to lead research with their AI-powered employees. Your sales team just found their secret weapon.

Hexo California/Bengaluru-based Hexo is on a mission to make sense of the chaos. Using cutting-edge AI, from large language models to audio transcription wizards, they extract structured data from the wild world of unstructured sources. Forget rule-based engines and endless piles of training data—Hexo’s approach makes things smarter, faster, and way less fussy.

Inventus Battery Energy

Powering the world, one battery at a time. Inventus specialises in cutting-edge energy storage, with enough juice to keep your EVs and homes powered for years to come.

Karban Envirotech Private Limited Eco-conscious and tech-savvy? Karban Envirotech has the perfect IoT-enabled, energy-efficient air purifier for you. Their bladeless purifiers are as sleek as they are green.

Kiko Live Neighbourhood shop meets 30-minute delivery. Kiko Live is helping local retailers join the quick commerce revolution. Groceries, meds, stationery—you name it, they deliver.

LivNSense GreenOps Private Limited Your emissions have nowhere to hide. LivNSense uses AI to monitor and optimise energy usage, ensuring your carbon footprint stays in check.

LotusDew Wealth and Investment Advisors Financial services meet AI/ML. LotusDew combs through data from 8,000 companies to create tailor-made investment products. Say hello to smarter portfolios.

Map My Crop Farmers, meet your new digital BFF. MapMyCrop uses AI to provide real-time crop insights, from weather patterns to pest risks. Because every farm deserves a high-tech edge.

Personate.ai Live translation with lip-sync in 50 languages? Yes, please! Personate.ai offers AI avatars and voice twins so your global audience can understand you, no matter the language.

Planet Electric, Inc Lightweight electric trucks that cut ownership costs by 40%? Planet Electric is revolutionising last-mile logistics with eco-friendly, cost-saving solutions.

Recircle Your recycling game just got an upgrade. ReCircle adds transparency to the process, helping businesses track and improve their environmental impact.

SpanTrik Taking space exploration to new heights—literally. SpanTrik is building reusable launch vehicles to make satellite deployment faster, cheaper, and better.

Speedloop Auto Micro EVs for the urban jungle. Speedloop Auto makes lightweight electric delivery vehicles perfect for buzzing around city streets with style and sustainability.

Starkenn Technologies ADAS that keeps you safe on the chaotic roads of India? Starkenn is producing driver assistance systems that make every trip safer, whether you're in a sedan or a semi.

Subtlebotic From wearable motors to eco-friendly batteries, Subtlebotic is on a mission to help people regain mobility and energy with tech that’s as smart as it is sustainable.

TSAW Drones From logistics to agriculture, TSAW Drones is making sure industries are flying high with their autonomous drone solutions.

Umrit Meet Umrit, your personal health detective. From early diagnosis to symptom analysis, it’s like having a doctor in your pocket 24/7.

Vicharak Need more computing power? Vicharak is building parallel computing systems that’ll make your current setup feel like it’s stuck in dial-up.

Vmaker AI Video Editor Video editing, minus the headache. Vmaker AI uses algorithms to create polished content with one click so you can focus on going viral.

WhatsLoan NeoLending Platform Loan origination in a snap. WhatsLoan gives consumers, distributors, and lenders a seamless digital lending experience. Because life’s too short for loan paperwork.

?? Want more? Get your hands on the full Tech30 2023 report - https://drive.google.com/file/d/18s7L-xfRkoXH791MxCSahtO6qzXlB4So/view

Meet the disruptors, cheer them on, and maybe even partner with the next big thing in Indian tech!

So, what’s next??

The future of Bharat’s startup ecosystem is here, and these 30 powerhouses are only the beginning. As they rise, we’re ready to keep the spotlight shining bright.?

?? Until next week, keep innovating!

Writing: Ryan Frantz , Reeta Jose

Editing: Surya Kannoth