Kolkata is the third-largest city in India — the largest in West Bengal — and has many opportunities in tech and adjacent industries. The region is also investing in growing companies through public and private programs.
These programs create a vibrant ecosystem for tech founders by providing funding, mentorship and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals in similar fields. They operate similarly to renowned incubator and accelerator programs, like Y Combinator and Techstars, to help startups grow and succeed. Below are some of Kolkata’s top startups, many of which have participated in accelerator programs at home and abroad.
Top Startup Companies in Kolkata to Know
- Mihup
- Asanify
- mPokket
- StockEdge
- Wow Momo
- SleepyCat
- iKure Techsoft
Top Startup Companies in Kolkata
StockEdge is a fintech startup providing investors with research and analysis for the stock market. The company develops tools to conduct technical and derivative research and help individuals maximize their returns.
SleepyCat is an e-commerce startup that sells and ships mattresses nationwide. Its mattresses promise to help its owner sleep through the night and come equipped with proprietary CoolTEC, a type of foam that regulates body heat.
Data Sutram’s products aim to make data understandable and usable for most businesses. Its software collects data from over 250 sources and helps discover business opportunities, detect fraud and improve customer experience. Data Sutram emerged from Kolkata’s Jadavpur University and succeeded in raising venture capital before relocating to Mumbai.
Founded by a social entrepreneur and backed by India’s most prominent investment groups, iKure is a healthtech company expanding medical services to rural areas. The company trains community members to provide last-mile care. Additionally, it developed a diagnostics platform called Wireless Health Incident Monitoring System, or WHIMs, which works on mobile phones to monitor and tracks patients in rural areas.
Fintech company, mPokket aims to simplify the loan application process. The company says individuals can apply for loans and get approval within 10 minutes through its mobile app. The platform also connects with the user’s bank and provides multiple repayment options. MPokket was founded in 2016 and has become popular with students and other groups.
IMerit is an AI company that transforms raw data into actionable insights. Its platform allows companies to develop purpose-built solutions, including uses like computer vision, natural language processing and content generation. According to iMerit, over 500 clients in industries ranging from healthcare to financial services use its platform.
Mihup is one of Kolkata’s few artificial intelligence startups. It develops a conversational intelligence platform that helps call and contact centers engage with customers over the phone, and is beneficial for note-taking, summarizing and assessing customer sentiment. To date, the platform has fielded over 100 million customer interactions.
TABLT Pharmacy is an e-commerce platform for medicine and health products. The digital storefront fulfills prescriptions and sells everything from personal care items to medical devices. TABLT launched in 2018 and provides next-day delivery services in Kolkata and various other cities.
Asanify is a former Techstars company that develops HR software. Its products include payroll processing, applicant tracking systems and leave management. It integrates with other popular products, including Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Wow Momo is an extremely successful startup out of Kolkata. The company began selling burgers and desserts, and now it operates in 17 cities and has a sizable food e-commerce platform. During its growth phase, Wow Momo also raised $16 million in venture funding.
