Meanwhile, across eChai
Manish Dabkara
Carbon-credit developer, supplier and climate advisory; carbon offset solutions and carbon-asset management; claims a large share of the global voluntary carbon market. Headquartered in Indore.
Avinash Sethi, Mitesh Bohra, Siddharth Sethi
Enterprise software/product-engineering and digital transformation services firm. Headquartered in Indore.
Shiv Singh Mehta (Kriti Group)
Soya bean processing company producing branded refined soybean oil, soy flour, chunks and value-added soy protein products. Headquartered in Indore.
Arvind Mehta, Amit Kumat, Apoorva Kumat
Maker of Yellow Diamond chips, namkeen and snacks; one of India's largest packaged-snacks companies by revenue. Headquartered in Indore.
Vinita Rathi
Enterprise software services specializing in AI, Web3, blockchain and cloud. Headquartered in Indore.
Formerly M&B Switchgears (Ramesh Chandra Mangal / Mangal family)
Solar power generation and utility-scale/rooftop solar PV solutions; also launched an EV two-wheeler line (Ujaas EV). Renamed from M and B Switchgears. Headquartered in Indore.
Arpit Badjatya
Academia ERP/Student Information System SaaS for universities, colleges and schools. Headquartered in Indore.
Tanutejas Saraswat, Sumit Ghorawat (co-founders incl. Deepak Dhanotiya)
B2B commerce and supply-chain platform enabling kirana retailers with technology, operational expertise and scale advantages across India. Headquartered in Indore.
Leading manufacturer and exporter of namkeen (savouries) and sweets from Indore. Headquartered in Indore.
Raju Prajapati
Agriculture-focused venture providing farming solutions/advisory (per eChai Indore community). Headquartered in Indore.
Manoj Dhanotiya
All-in-one ecommerce marketing automation platform (loyalty, email, reviews, product recommendations) primarily for Shopify merchants. Headquartered in Indore.
Amit Jain, Vikas Dubey
AI/ML, computer-vision and healthcare-operations growth-partner services.
Sector-agnostic / tech-enabled; portfolio spans fintech, D2C, consumer tech, SaaS, AI, marketplaces. Pre-seed to pre-Series A; selectively Series A/B. INCLUD, LLUMO, House of Zelena, ReCircle, Blep; co-invests alongside Nexus, Matrix, RT...
Sector-agnostic; advisory across startups seeking capital. Seed and early-stage. Acts as an intermediary/advisor connecting Indore startups to HNIs, angel networks, micro & large VCs, family offices and debt financiers, not a direct chec...
Sector-agnostic. Early-stage / seed. Provides investor-readiness, angel-network access and introductions to Indore/MP founders; channels deals into the global TiE Angels platform. Specific Indore deal-by-deal investments not publicly dis...
Sector-agnostic (innovative, scalable, sustainable ventures). Idea to early-stage / pre-seed. Deploys Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) grants and in-campus/virtual incubation; portfolio companies not individually publicized here.. ...
Sector-agnostic (74+ startups incubated across multiple sectors). Pre-seed / seed / early commercialization. Deploys SISFS and NIDHI seed support; 80+ mentors, 30+ investor partners. Specific portfolio companies not detailed.. Seed suppo...
Sector-agnostic. Seed to early-stage (DPIIT-recognized startups). ~INR 100 Cr dedicated Startup Capital Fund; up to INR 50 Cr allocated to empanelled AIFs to co-invest. Also seed grants up to INR 30 lakh via incubators and 15% (18% for w...
Consumer tech, SaaS, healthtech, deeptech (broad). Pre-seed / seed / angel. Backed Indore-based Supersourcing (Feb 2021 angel round, INR 1.5 Cr); 20+ personal deals overall. Typically small angel checks (~INR 10 lakh-INR 50 lakh range); ...
Fintech, consumer internet, SaaS. Seed / angel. Participated in Indore-based Supersourcing's Feb 2021 angel round (INR 1.5 Cr, alongside Ritesh Malik and Nikhil Sharma). unknown (angel-scale)
Internet, B2B commerce, SaaS, marketplaces, agritech. Seed to growth. Indore-based ShopKirana (led/participated across seed to Series C, took ~15.5% stake; acquired by Udaan Jul 2025); Indore-based Gramophone (agritech, existing investor...
Deeptech, science-led, agritech. Early to growth (science/tech-led). Led Indore-based Gramophone's ~INR 25 Cr ($3.4M) round (announced Dec 2020). ~INR 10 Cr-INR 50 Cr per deal (growth-stage)
Cyber-Physical Systems; deep-tech across Agri, Healthcare (Digital Healthcare specialization), Manufacturing, Education; simulation/modeling/visualization. 12-month incubation with technical + business mentorship, tech validation, incuba...
Fostering entrepreneurship across Central India; mentoring, networking, education, funding, incubation support. Mentoring, investor readiness, TiE Angels network access and introductions, events/conferences, funding facilitation. Chapter...
Coworking + startup support; general early-stage founders. Coworking space (3,000+ seats across the city) with an in-house incubator; workspace and community. 3,000+ seats across Indore; formal incubation cohort/scale unknown
Coworking / managed workspace targeting next-generation startups. Coworking and managed office space; startup-facing workspace
Coworking / early-stage startup workspace. Coworking space and startup-facing workspace (first office reached 100% occupancy within three months)
Early-stage / student and researcher founders across tech domains (general deep-tech and campus innovation). Funding, mentorship, workspace, community support for young founders
Tech and non-tech startups addressing social, economic and industrial problems; student and community innovation. Mentoring, funding, infrastructure support; Centre for Innovation, Design and Incubation (CIDI); Startup Cell (est. 8 Feb 2...
Ideation-to-prototype support, academia-industry synergy, student and early-stage startups. Incubation space, prototyping support, mentoring, academia-industry linkage; MoU with Indore Smart City (ISCDL) for ideation-to-product, marketin...
Technology-based startups and MSME growth; student and early-stage entrepreneurs. End-to-end incubation support from inception to scaling; access to university infrastructure (smart classrooms, labs, AICTE IDEA Lab) at faculty/student ra...
Student and early-stage tech startups; campus entrepreneurship. Startup incubation support, mentorship (details limited)
Large (100+ seats); corporate/enterprise-grade, professional. Hot desks, fixed desks, private cabins, cafeteria, lounge, collab zone, meeting rooms, WiFi, AC, power backup, parking. One of two Awfis centres in Indore; near Indore railway...
Large (100+ seats); corporate, flexible. Hot desks, private cabins, custom corporate suites, meeting rooms, WiFi, AC, power backup, parking. Second Awfis Indore branch; mixed tenant reviews (billing/interior complaints on Justdial). Chea...
Mid-large; corporate serviced-office feel, professional/formal. Dedicated desks, 4- & 6-seater cabins, cafeteria, fitness centre, meeting rooms, lounge, WiFi, AC, power backup, parking, storage. IWG lists approx 8 addresses/products in I...
Mid; serviced office, formal corporate. Lounge, breakout zones, meeting rooms, WiFi, AC, parking, reception. Regus operates multiple Indore addresses beyond Vijay Nagar; central-city coverage (MG Road) targets professional-services firms...
Mid; managed-office and coworking mix, startup/SME friendly. Virtual offices, dedicated desks, private cabins, high-speed WiFi, unlimited tea/coffee, lounge, pantry, meeting/conference rooms. Only Incuspaze centre in Indore; managed-offi...
Approx 100-seat centre; premium managed office, corporate/startup. Fiber internet, meeting rooms, boardrooms, 24/7 security, cafeteria, reception. DevX is Ahmedabad-HQ'd; runs the leading Indore coworking listings blog. Managed-office fo...
Large multi-branch; vibrant startup/SME community vibe. WiFi, printer/scanner, meeting rooms, common area, reception, power backup, pantry, phone booths, lounge, outdoor terrace, parking, co-living (select sites). Strongest local brand p...
Large, up to approx 450-500 seats; modern, design-forward, startup-friendly. Fixed/flexi desks, private cabins, managed offices, high-speed WiFi, AC, 100% power backup, meeting/board rooms, lounge, pantry, TT/carrom, printing, parking. O...
Mid-large across 3 sites; open collaborative layout, community feel. Projector, lockers, parking, pantry, power backup, WiFi, AC, meeting rooms. Indore-HQ'd homegrown operator running 3 Vijay Nagar-area centres; well-reviewed local brand...
Mid; peaceful, secure, startup/freelancer friendly. 24/7 access, terrace café, document/storage, parking, WiFi, AC, meeting rooms, security. Homegrown Indore brand; one of few notable spaces anchored in Palasia rather than Vijay Nagar. P...
Fostering entrepreneurship across industries and stages in Central India; mentoring, education, networking, incubation, angel investing.. Mentoring sessions, founder learning workshops, TiE angel/investor readiness, student initiatives, ...
Central India's flagship entrepreneurship conference bringing founders, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers and ecosystem builders together.. Keynotes, panels, startup showcases, mentoring, investor networking.. Active. Annual. Ti...
India's largest early-stage startup community; ecosystem building and helping entrepreneurs network and learn.. Startup Saturday sessions (networking + knowledge sharing), Startup September, co-organizer of Central India Startup Summit (...
Google technologies, general software development, AI/ML, web, cloud, mobile; inclusive from beginners to professionals.. Meetups, hands-on workshops, hackathons, online challenges; DevFest Indore (flagship annual, e.g. DevFest Indore 20...
Google Cloud, Gen AI, Firebase, DevOps for developers, cloud professionals, students.. Cloud Community Days (e.g. Cloud Community Days 2025 Indore on Jul 12, 2025 at Marriott Hotel), Google Cloud Community Day Indore 2024, workshops, blo...
Educating, inspiring and connecting entrepreneurs; supporting founders from aspiring to established stage.. Monthly fireside chats/events bringing together founders, mentors, investors and ecosystem enablers.. Reported monthly events; ac...
AWS cloud practitioners, partners, customers, students; architecture, developer workflows, GenAI.. Technical sessions (e.g. Generative AI on AWS), meetups often at Acropolis Institute; recently relaunched with 8-session program across fo...
Flutter mobile/app development; knowledge sharing for beginner to expert developers.. Meetups, Flutter Festival Indore (community-led event series on Flutter, Firebase, Google Cloud).. Historically active; core Flutter Festival activity ...
Flutter, FlutterFlow (low-code) app development, state management.. Community connect meetups (e.g. FlutterFlow Community Connect on May 24, 2025).. Active as of 2025. Periodic meetups.
Cybersecurity, enthusiasts, students and experts collaborating on security.. Talks, networking, techie games, CTF challenges; hosted at DevX Indore. Part of national THM (10+ chapters, 250+ volunteers, 2000+ members).. Active. Monthly me...
solo deep work; quiet 1:1 meetings
Relaxed, quiet workspace-style cafe in central New Palasia
solo deep work; investor meetings; team offsite (coworking area)
Specialty coffee (multiple brew methods), pizza, bakery; billed as best coffee + coworking in Indore
casual; short solo sessions; 1:1 coffee meetings
Fresh-bean hot and cold coffees; long-running cozy neighborhood cafe
solo deep work; casual meetings; video calls
Coffees, teas, shisha/pastries; laid-back chain-style lounge cafe (Mocha is a national brand — NOT Indore-born)
casual; team catch-ups; light solo work
Boulangerie/bakery + cafe with a playful 'technology meets food' concept
casual; informal catch-ups
Rooftop cafe with peaceful outdoor vibes — one of the few work-listed options in Rau
team offsite; investor meetings; casual
French-bistro concept; one of Indore's oldest cafes; Chinese/North Indian menu too; multiple outlets (Saket flagship + Vijay Nagar/Airen Heights, Old Palasia)
casual; short solo sessions; coffee meetings
Coffee-forward chain (NBC — Jaipur-origin national chain, NOT Indore-born); good coffee per reviews
investor meetings; team offsite; casual work over a meal
Curated vegetarian/Jain multi-cuisine comfort food; opened July 2021; also operates in Raipur
solo work; casual
Minimalist coffee-and-food cafe near Palasia Square
Answers about the Indore startup scene
What does the startup ecosystem in Indore look like?
Indore's ecosystem is strongest in SaaS, AI and D2C, 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 Indore?
Mostly at community meetups rather than conferences, clustered around hubs like Vijay Nagar. eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Indore, 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 Indore?
Go where founders already gather. Most pairings start informally at meetups, not on platforms. Come to a few eChai events in Indore, 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 Indore?
eChai is free and open: pick an upcoming Indore 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 Indore?
SaaS, AI and D2C 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 Indore?
Indore 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 Indore?
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 Indore?
The upcoming events block above is live: RSVP to the next Indore meetup. eChai's events are free and open, and the communities section lists the other vertical meetups and conferences worth following.
New to Indore's startup scene? Start here.
eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Indore. No membership, no fee, just show up. RSVP to the next one and meet the people building the city.
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