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Vimal Govind Manikandan Kondayath, Arun George, Rashid Karimbanakkal (Rashid Bin Abdulla), Nikhil N P
Builds Bandicoot, a robotic scavenger/exoskeleton that automates manhole and sewer cleaning to eliminate manual scavenging; expanded into healthcare robotics (rehabilitation exoskeletons) with an R&D centre ...
Vimal Govind Manikandan Kondayath, Arun George, Rashid Karimbanakkal (+ co-founders)
Builds robotic solutions incl. the Bandicoot manhole-cleaning robot to eliminate manual scavenging. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Full-stack digital solutions provider: web design/development, mobile apps, digital marketing, and AR/VR experiences, serving ad agencies and businesses. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram.
Abhi (and team)
AI-powered fitness platform that enables trainers to run subscription-based fitness businesses and manage clients. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram.
Abhilash (Abhi) Krishna, Dr. Mark Huzyak, Varun Nelson
Cloud-based dental practice management platform (scheduling, billing, patient engagement, revenue-cycle). US-incorporated (Celebration, Florida) but product & engineering HQ / origin in Technopark, Thiruvana...
Remya Raj, Sulu Naushad, Abey James
Edtech product company delivering accessible technical education (mostly IT) to deaf students via a web/desktop hybrid app supporting offline and online courses; claims to be the first startup exclusively se...
Shiv Shankar, Anand Sukumaran, Anandu S
Notification-infrastructure platform enabling developers to build scalable transactional/multi-channel notification systems. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram.
Robin Panicker, Jithin Mathew Panicker, Don Peter
Mobile app performance-monitoring and bug-detection platform that auto-detects bugs across development, testing and production environments. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram (US entity Finotes Inc).
Vimal Govind Manikandan Kondayath (Genrobotics group)
Robotic gait trainer 'G Gaiter' using AI and patented pneumatic exoskeleton tech for neuro-rehabilitation. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Riya Elizebeth Robin, Nikhil R R
Online learning platform providing green-skills / environmental-initiative training aimed at rural youth across India. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram.
Salman, Viswanath, Vimal
Automotive-safety mechatronics startup developing an autonomous braking / drowsy-driving prevention system to reduce accidents. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram.
Arun Satyan, Mahesh Raju, Sreenath N
AI-powered candidate-relationship-management (CRM) platform with conversational AI/chatbots to optimize recruitment and post-offer candidate engagement for large enterprises (IT, BFSI). Headquartered in Thir...
Sector agnostic; strong in deeptech, robotics, AI, SaaS, fintech, agritech, healthtech. Idea, pre-seed, seed, early-stage; LP in later-stage AIFs via Fund-of-Funds. Direct seed/soft-loan and grant support to Genrobotics (Trivandrum), Har...
Sector agnostic (D2C, SaaS, AI, HR-tech, pharma, personal products). Early / growth stage, pre-Series A scale-up. FemiSafe, Zappyhire, Premagic, Nutrizoe, Goofy Tails, Bumberry, Pillsbee, NittyGritti, Cookd, Rosh AI (~24 companies, 5 out...
Sector agnostic; increasing AI/deeptech focus via Venture Way / Beyond Z. Pre-seed / seed, before Series A. Limner, Evelabs, Muse Wearables, Greenikk, Zappyhire, FemiSafe, A Toddler Thing. Network round ~$50k, $100k; individual angels ~$...
AI, deeptech, sector agnostic. Idea to seed. Curates and manages Sparks Angel Network portfolio (Limner, Evelabs, Muse Wearables, Greenikk, etc.); 15+ startups across India/US/Middle East. unknown (deploys via Sparks network)
Tech-enabled, Kerala-rooted; agritech, cleantech, healthcare, education, IT, social impact. Early stage / seed. Woolly Farms, Farmers Fresh Zone (co-invest with IAN & Native Angels), Clootrack. Rs 2.5 lakh, Rs 50 lakh (up to ~Rs 1.5 cror...
Deeptech, robotics, fintech, SaaS, AI. Seed to Series A/B; deeptech. Genrobotics (Trivandrum), early backer (~Rs 70 lakh in 2016, follow-ons); also Sequretek, Pharmarack, Clootrack, SmartCoin, Open. Rs 1-10 crore (Fund III avg Rs 10-15 c...
Deeptech, robotics, SaaS. Growth / strategic. Genrobotics (Trivandrum), Rs 20 crore (~$2.6M) invested May 2022. ~Rs 20 crore (this deal)
Deeptech, robotics, AI, hardware. Pre-seed / seed, deeptech. Genrobotics (Trivandrum), institutional investor. unknown (typically ~Rs 1-5 crore seed)
Real estate tech, tech and tech-enabled startups. Early stage / seed. Premagic (event-marketing SaaS, Kerala-rooted)
Government-spend sectors: defence, solar/wind energy, water infrastructure. Very early stage / pre-seed. Charge MOD (Kerala EV-charging startup), led Rs 2.5 crore pre-seed. Average cheque ~Rs 1 crore
Medical devices and biomaterials exclusively. Access to advanced analytical equipment (HPLC, LCMS, GC, TEM, SEM, microscopy), material characterization, biological/animal testing, business & technical mentorship, medtech network. India's...
Telecom and information technology; student startups. Incubation, mentorship, funding (Rs 100 crore corpus planned to back ~1,000 student startups over 10 years). India's first PPP telecom-industry startup incubator (founded 2012). Note:...
Free and open-source software and hardware startups. Sector-specific incubation, mentorship, KSUM-linked support (established 2019)
Peer learning, skilling and talent development feeding the startup/IT ecosystem. Digital peer-learning platform, micro-communities, industry mentorship, hackathons/seminars (not a classic equity incubator). Large student learner communit...
Software product engineering, AI/AR-VR/metaverse, deep-tech venture building. Startup builder/studio, accelerator services, product engineering, design studio, DevOps, due diligence, strategy. Founded 2015; HQ in Technopark Thiruvanantha...
Biotech, life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, cell lines, healthcare products. Incubator lab space, state-of-the-art biotech instrumentation platforms, technical expertise, industry/academia linkages, training programs. BIRAC-sup...
Sustainable technology, renewable energy, electric mobility, engineering-based startups. Incubation space, free high-speed internet, power backup, access to CET labs, business-development workshops, 3-year incubation contract, IEDC fundi...
Women entrepreneurship; digital sciences and technology ventures. Financial, physical, technological and infrastructure seed support; incubation for women-led startups
High-risk medical devices, implants, extracorporeal devices; med-device manufacturing and R&D. Planned: TBI for startups/early-stage companies, R&D, testing & evaluation, manufacturing support, technology innovation. India's first medica...
Deep-tech and space-related technologies (spacecraft, payloads, rockets). Incubation for deep-tech/space startups, access to IIST research facilities and expertise. Incubated companies include Vashishtha Research, SPACETIME 4D, InterCosm...
~110 seats; calm, serene, design-led premium boutique space popular with freelancers and small teams. High-speed WiFi, meeting rooms, printing/scanning, pantry, coffee/tea, AC, power backup, 2W/4W parking, security, private cabins. One o...
~500 seats; one of the largest workspaces in Trivandrum; IT dev teams and startups. WiFi, meeting rooms, private cabins, pantry, AC, power backup, parking, single-seater shared desks. Largest Dotspace branch; positioned right at Technopa...
Individual up to 50+ seat teams; vibrant community-collaboration vibe for creatives and entrepreneurs. Hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, event spaces, community programming. Tagline 'workspaces that spark exponential growth'; ...
Mid-size; eco-friendly design, spacious cafeteria, strong networking; startups and freelancers. WiFi, meeting rooms, cafeteria, pantry, coffee/tea, AC, power backup, 2W/4W parking, printer, security. Marketed as an eco-friendly coworking...
Suits solo freelancers, teams and startups; productivity-focused vibe. WiFi, meeting rooms, pantry, coffee/tea, AC, power backup, 2W/4W parking, printer, security. Highest-rated independent in the city core; slogan on boosting performanc...
Small-mid; incubator-style, supports early-stage social ventures and commercial startups; hands-on host. WiFi (good speed), meeting rooms, pantry, coffee/tea, AC, power backup, ample parking, printer, security. Run by owner Suhail (frequ...
Small; budget-friendly hub for startups, freelancers, small teams; no 24/7 access. WiFi, meeting rooms, pantry, coffee/tea, AC, power backup, 2W/4W parking, printer, first-aid, security. One of the more affordable Technopark-adjacent opt...
Small central-city space; professional, quiet; individuals and small teams. WiFi, meeting rooms, private offices, dedicated desks, virtual office, day bookings, AC, parking. Near-perfect Google rating; convenient central Thycaud location...
Small-mid; startup growth-hub positioning; open 9am-8pm Mon-Sat. WiFi, meeting rooms, pantry, coffee/tea, AC, power backup, 2W/4W parking, printer, virtual office, security. Brands itself as a 'growth hub' with startup services beyond de...
Small; budget coworking plus heavy virtual-office / business-registration focus. WiFi, meeting rooms, dedicated desks, virtual office, GST/company registration address, AC. Two Trivandrum locations; known for affordable virtual office / ...
Entrepreneur mentorship, funding connections, scaling startups across sectors (IT, health, agri-tech, women entrepreneurship). Mentorship, TiE Young Entrepreneurs (school programs in 25+ schools incl. Trivandrum), Women in Business Concl...
Early-stage founder networking, product demos, peer learning. Startup Saturday monthly meetups (product/service demos, discussions, networking). LIKELY DORMANT in Trivandrum. Headstart historically listed Trivandrum among its 12+ cities,...
Google technologies + broader tech (Android, web, ML/AI, cloud); developer upskilling. Meetups, workshops, codelabs, DevFest (annual), International Women's Day tech events, Tech 4.0 sessions. ACTIVE. ~1,620 members. Recent: DevFest 2025...
Google Cloud, data processing, ML, cloud infrastructure, containerization, Kubernetes, DevOps/DevSecOps (incl. non-GCP tech). Monthly cloud-focused meetups, co-hosts DevFest and IWD with GDG Thiruvananthapuram. ACTIVE (co-hosts 2025 even...
Student-led developer learning, Google technologies, collaborative dev environment. Campus workshops, codelabs, study jams, hackathon prep. Active (student-led, tied to academic calendar). Activity level not independently verified for 20...
Visibility, community and resources for women in technology. Meetups, tech talks, technical sessions, IWD events (often with GDG). Active but intermittent. Held meetups (incl. 'Introduction to WTM Trivandrum'); tied to GDG event cadence....
Statewide startup incubation, funding facilitation, infrastructure, policy, women & student programs. Incubation, LEAP Coworks, Fab Labs, accelerator programs, grants, WISE (women), IEDC network, Huddle Global; runs facilities at Technop...
India's largest beachside startup festival, founders, investors, policymakers, corporates, global networking. 3-day annual festival: pitching, investor meets, panels, exhibitions, networking. ACTIVE, ANNUAL. Huddle Global 2025 held Dec 1...
Founder education, connections, fireside chats with entrepreneurs/investors. Monthly fireside-chat events bringing founders, CEOs, investors, educators, policymakers together. UNCERTAIN / LIKELY DORMANT. Chapter launched (inaugural event...
IT/ITeS industry advocacy, startup support via 10,000 Startups initiative. Industry advocacy, member events; 10,000 Startups warehouse (note: Kerala warehouse is in Kochi/Infopark, NOT Trivandrum). NASSCOM has an office at Park Centre, T...
short solo work between flights, quick calls
Specialty third-wave coffee, single-origin brews
casual meetings, short solo work sessions
Standard Starbucks menu
casual meetups, quick solo work
Buns, burgers, coffee - casual bites
quick coffee break, brief casual catch-up
Standard CCD coffee/snack menu
quick coffee break, brief casual catch-up
Standard CCD menu
casual meetings, solo casual work
Coffee, iced teas, club sandwiches, burgers, pasta; vegan options; snooker
casual solo work with a view, informal meetups
Bakes, breakfasts, vegetarian-friendly; Lighthouse Beach view
casual meetups, team casual/offsite
Burgers, sizzlers, red-sauce pasta, mocktails; Chinese/Continental
casual meetings, informal investor/client catch-ups over food
Artisan pizzas, continental/Italian, fresh bakery & desserts
team offsite/casual, group meetings over a meal
Arabic/Lebanese - grills, mandi, shawarma; affordable, large portions
Answers about the Thiruvananthapuram startup scene
What does the startup ecosystem in Thiruvananthapuram look like?
Thiruvananthapuram's ecosystem is strongest in SaaS, Deeptech & space and AI, with a growing bench of companies building across the map. The Founder Circuit and vertical pages above list who is building what, filterable by vertical.
Where do founders network in Thiruvananthapuram?
Mostly at community meetups rather than conferences, clustered around hubs like Kazhakkoottam (Technopark belt). eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Thiruvananthapuram, alongside the vertical communities listed below. The simplest first step is to RSVP to an upcoming event.
How do I find a co-founder in Thiruvananthapuram?
Go where founders already gather. Most pairings start informally at meetups, not on platforms. Come to a few eChai events in Thiruvananthapuram, meet people building adjacent things, and the conversations tend to find their own way to co-founder fit.
How do I join the startup community in Thiruvananthapuram?
eChai is free and open: pick an upcoming Thiruvananthapuram event above, RSVP, and walk in. There is no application or membership fee, and the meetups are built so first time founders and seasoned operators end up in the same conversation.
Which are the top startup verticals in Thiruvananthapuram?
SaaS, Deeptech & space and AI lead, with active clusters in several more. Use the vertical chips above to browse the companies in each, or open a vertical page to see the names rising in that category.
Who are the active investors and VCs in Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram has a working layer of VCs, micro VCs, family offices and angel networks. The investors section below lists the firms and networks active here, grouped by type.
Which incubators and accelerators are in Thiruvananthapuram?
The city has a mix of university and institutional incubators, government backed programs and private accelerators. The incubators section below lists them, alongside the coworking spaces where early teams set up.
What are the best startup events and meetups in Thiruvananthapuram?
The upcoming events block above is live: RSVP to the next Thiruvananthapuram meetup. eChai's events are free and open, and the communities section lists the other vertical meetups and conferences worth following.
New to Thiruvananthapuram's startup scene? Start here.
eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Thiruvananthapuram. No membership, no fee, just show up. RSVP to the next one and meet the people building the city.
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