Leading 10 Tech Startups in Pune: Powering India’s Innovation Hub

Leading 10 Tech Startups in Pune

Date Jun 05, 2025

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In the heart of Maharashtra, where history blends seamlessly with cutting-edge ambition, Pune has quietly transformed from an educational center into one of India’s most vibrant startup ecosystems. Brimming with talent drawn from prestigious institutions, the city now pulses with the energy of founders chasing big ideas—from AI-powered platforms and fintech disruptors to sustainable solutions tackling tomorrow’s urban challenges. These tech startups aren’t just boosting Pune’s profile; they’re setting new benchmarks for innovation nationwide. Edited by Myonely, here’s a close look at the enterprising ventures making waves in Pune’s thriving tech scene.

#1 - Druva

Founded in 2008 by Jaspreet Singh, Druva is Pune’s SaaS unicorn specializing in data protection and cloud backup. Recognized by Gartner and Forbes Cloud 100, Druva serves global giants like NASA and Honda with its reliable and scalable cloud solutions.

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#2 - FirstCry

Founded in 2010 by Supam Maheshwari and Amitava Saha, FirstCry has grown into Asia’s largest online store for baby and kids’ products. With celebrity investors and over 7 million users, its omni-channel (online/offline) model is a unique success story.

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#3 - MindTickle

MindTickle, co-founded in 2011 by Krishna Depura and team, is a global leader in sales readiness and enablement platforms. Backed by SoftBank and recognized by G2 Crowd, they empower companies like Merck and Johnson & Johnson to train and engage sales teams.

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#4 - PubMatic

Founded in 2006 by Rajeev Goel and Amar Goel, PubMatic is a global AdTech giant headquartered in Redwood City, with a major tech center in Pune. The Nasdaq-listed company is known for real-time advertising platforms and has received multiple industry accolades.

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#5 - Icertis

Icertis, established in 2009 by Samir Bodas and Monish Darda, is a global leader in contract lifecycle management using AI. A Forbes Cloud 100 firm, Icertis powers the world's leading enterprises—like Microsoft and Airbus—with contract intelligence solutions.

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#6 - ElasticRun

Founded in 2016 by Sandeep Deshmukh, ElasticRun uses tech-driven logistics and distribution to connect FMCG brands with India’s rural kirana stores. Backed by SoftBank, it’s recognized for disruptive supply chain innovations and market reach.

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#7 - GigIndia

GigIndia, founded in 2017 by Sahil Sharma and Aditya Sane, is a leading platform enabling India’s gig workforce. With top clients like Amazon and Flipkart, it bagged the ET Startup Award for innovation in flexible workforce enablement. Acquired by PhonePe in 2022.

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#8 - LoanTap

Founded in 2016 by Satyam Kumar and Vikas Kumar, LoanTap is an emerging digital lending platform offering flexible personal loan products. Their AI-powered underwriting and seamless onboarding have earned recognition from Fintech India and NASSCOM.

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#9 - LivFin

LivFin, co-founded in 2017 by Rakesh Khosla, brings innovative supply chain finance and invoice discounting to business SMEs. Known for speed and tech-first execution, LivFin has received several Fintech Excellence awards for empowering MSMEs in India.

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#10 - Gupshup

Founded in 2004 by Beerud Sheth, Gupshup is a conversational messaging platform, powering billions of messages monthly for brands like HDFC and Ola. This Tata-backed unicorn is recognized for AI chatbots and won the Aegis Graham Bell Award in 2023.

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