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LinkedIn top 10 startups in India 2026: Zepto, Sarvam, Snabbit and more

By CNBCTV18.com  October 19, 2026, 7:56:28 PM IST (Published)

LinkedIn’s 2026 list ranks India’s top 10 emerging startups based on growth, jobseeker interest and talent attraction. From quick commerce to AI and g…

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1. Zepto: Founded in 2021, Zepto delivers groceries, electronics, beauty products and other essentials across more than 50 Indian cities, and also operates Zepto Café.

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2. topmate.io: The Bengaluru-based platform helps professionals monetise their knowledge through one-on-one sessions, webinars, courses and digital products. (Image: topmate)

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3. Matiks: Founded in 2024, Matiks offers brain-training games, including logic puzzles and mental maths challenges, along with a live one-on-one gaming arena. (Image: Google App Store)

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4. Figuring Out Media & Education: The Mumbai-based company produces media content and powers the Figuring Out Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur Raj Shamani. (Image: Figuring Out Media & Education/LinkedIn)

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5. Zetheta Algorithms Private Limited: The Mumbai-based fintech startup offers a risk-profiling tool for investment advisers and uses AI-powered project assessments to connect young talent with employers. (Image: Zetheta/Instagram)

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6. Snabbit: Snabbit provides on-demand home services, including cleaning, cooking and salon services, across 10 Indian cities and 150 micro-markets. (Image: Snabbit)

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7. Emergent: Emergent uses AI to help users turn ideas into applications through plain-language prompts and reached unicorn status after a $130 million funding round in July 2026. (Image: Emergent)

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8. Weekday: The Bengaluru-based startup uses AI to help companies source suitable candidates and enables professionals to search and apply for jobs across the web. (Image: Weekday/Instagram)

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9. Sarvam: Founded in 2023, Sarvam is developing generative AI technology for India, including voice and coding agents, and joined the unicorn club in June 2026.

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10. PALMONAS: The Pune-based jewellery brand offers silver, platinum-plated silver and gold jewellery, with 78 stores across India and plans to expand into international markets. (Image: Palmonas)

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