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Discover 16 FinTech startups — verified profiles including founders, funding data, and company details. India's most trusted independent startup registry.

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Aspire

Aspire

Aspire is an all-in-one fintech platform for businesses offering borderless payments, corporate cards, expense management, and financial operations tools for startups and SMEs across Asia and globally.

SingaporeEst. 2018
BharatPe

BharatPe

BharatPe is a prominent fintech unicorn that provides QR code-based digital payments, merchant services, and lending solutions to small and medium-sized merchants across India. The company pioneered the zero-commission UPI QR code, allowing merchants to accept payments from any UPI application for free, and subsequently launched merchants-focused card machines and short-term credit lines in partnership with registered non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). BharatPe's key asset is its merchant transaction data layer, which allows it to underwrite loans for mom-and-pop shops (Kiranas) that are typically underserved by traditional banking networks. The company recently expanded into retail banking through its joint venture in Unity Small Finance Bank, reinforcing its corporate strategy to provide fully integrated financial services to India's retail commerce sector.

Est. 2018
Brex

Brex

Brex is a financial technology company that provides corporate credit cards, expense management software, and business accounts tailored for startups and enterprises.

San FranciscoEst. 2017
Coinbase

Coinbase

Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows retail users and institutions to buy, sell, trade, and store digital assets securely.

Los AngelesEst. 2012
Ditto Insurance

Ditto Insurance

Ditto Insurance is a highly popular, advisory-first consumer fintech platform that simplifies the process of buying health and life insurance policies for retail customers. Unlike traditional insurance brokerages that rely on spam calls and aggressive sales tactics, Ditto operates on a spam-free, consultative model where customers book free calls to receive honest, personalized advice from trained advisors without any purchase obligation. The company's technology platform enables users to compare policy terms, demystify complex legal clauses, and manage their claims documentation through a clean, intuitive web interface. Bootstrapped and incubated by Zerodha's Rainmatter fund, Ditto has built a reputation for trust and customer-first service, helping thousands of young Indians navigate the complex insurance landscape.

Est. 2021
Drip Capital

Drip Capital

Drip Capital is a global B2B fintech company that provides working capital and trade finance solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in cross-border trade. Drip utilizes a proprietary, data-driven underwriting model that analyzes historical shipping records, buyer creditworthiness, and transactional data to approve invoice discounting facilities within 24 hours, bypassing the lengthy collateral requirements of traditional commercial banks. The startup's fintech platform enables exporters in India, Mexico, and the US to access capital immediately, improving cash flows and scaling their international operations. Drip has raised over $520M in a combination of equity and debt from leading institutional funds like Accel Partners, Sequoia Capital, and Wing VC.

Est. 2016
Groww

Groww

Groww is an Indian financial technology platform that enables retail investors to invest in stocks, direct mutual funds, IPOs, and ETFs through a simplified, user-friendly interface.

BengaluruEst. 2016
I am fresher

I am fresher

I am fresher I have a knowledge about busi administration because I am businesses student

Est. 2026
Newfront

Newfront

Newfront is a modern commercial insurance and benefits brokerage that combines technology with human expertise to streamline risk management and policy administration.

San FranciscoEst. 2017
Paystack

Paystack

Paystack is a technology platform that enables businesses across Africa to accept multi-channel online and offline payments securely via card, bank transfer, and mobile money.

LagosEst. 2015
Razorpay

Razorpay

Razorpay is an Indian fintech platform that provides payment gateway solutions, banking accounts, and financial infrastructure for online merchants and businesses.

BengaluruEst. 2014
Sendwave

Sendwave

Sendwave is a mobile remittance app that enables users to send money internationally instantly and with low fees, primarily targeting corridors across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

BostonEst. 2014
SmartAsset

SmartAsset

SmartAsset is a financial technology and media platform that offers personal finance advice, interactive financial calculators, and a national referral service connecting consumers with financial advisors.

New York CityEst. 2012
StockNotify

StockNotify

StockNotify is a specialized financial monitoring web application built specifically for the Indian equity markets (NSE/BSE). The platform allows swing traders and investors to set technical price alerts and track trade setups without needing to stare at live charts all day.

Est. 2026
Stripe

Stripe

Stripe is a global financial infrastructure and payment processing platform that enables internet businesses to accept online payments, manage subscriptions, and prevent fraud.

San FranciscoEst. 2009
UPI Gateway Pro

UPI Gateway Pro

UPI Gateway Pro is a business-to-business (B2B) financial technology infrastructure platform designed for digital merchants operating in India. The platform enables online businesses to integrate and accept Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments directly across websites, mobile apps, and e-commerce checkout pages.

Est. 2025

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