Zepto Tops 2025 LinkedIn Startups List, Highlighting India's Rapid Startup Growth

Zepto clinches the top spot on LinkedIn's 2025 Top Startups India list for the third year, followed by Lucidity and Swish. The list highlights the growth of quick commerce, AI platforms, and fintech as India's startup economy thrives. Bengaluru dominates with major startups, reflecting shifting startup dynamics in India.

In a major achievement, Zepto has been named the leading startup on the LinkedIn Top Startups India list for 2025, marking its third consecutive year at the summit. Following Zepto are Lucidity in the enterprise cloud segment and Swish, a quick food delivery service.

This list, released on Wednesday, ranks burgeoning startups based on employee growth, engagement, interest, and talent acquisition capabilities. The evaluation period was between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, focusing on private firms with notable operations in India.

Bengaluru remains at the forefront as the country's startup hub, hosting nine of the top 20 companies, including Zepto, and emerging technologies continue to redefine India's entrepreneurial landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)