Zepto to CRED – The top 10 youngest companies making waves in India

Feb 16, 2024

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Young and going strong

Here are the top 10 youngest companies as per the 2023 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 list. In the Hurun India 500 list, 153 companies were founded in this millennium, of which 52 companies are less than a decade old.

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GlobalBees

New Delhi-headquartered GlobalBees which was founded in 2021 tops the list. The company, which acquires or partners with consumer segment brands to grow them is valued at ₹8,200 crore.

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Mensa Brands

Mensa Brands, another company that partners with brands to help them grow is second on the list. The company, founded in 2021 has a value of ₹7,400 crore.

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Zepto

Quick-commerce platform Zepto, founded in 2021 is next on the list. The company, headquartered in Mumbai is valued at ₹10,500 crore.

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Motherson Sumi Wiring India

Noida-based Motherson Sumi Wiring India, a joint venture between Samvardhana Motherson and Sumitomo Wiring Systems is next on the list. The company, founded in 2020 is valued at ₹26,571 crore.

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Apna

Bengaluru-based Apna, a professional networking and job platform is fifth on the list. The company, founded in 2019 is valued at ₹8,100 crore.

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CRED

CRED, founded in 2018 by Kunal Shah is sixth on the list and is valued at ₹49,800 crore. CRED is a Bengaluru-based fintech that offers credit card repayment, shopping, UPI payments and more.

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Zetwerk

Bengaluru-based Zetwerk, which manufactures extrusions produced using a range of aluminium alloys is next on the list. The company, founded in 2018 is valued at ₹22,300 crore.

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BharatPe

BharatPe, founded by Ashneer Grover and Shashvat Nakrani in 2018 is valued at ₹21,200 crore. The Gurugram-based fintech company that offers digital payment and financial services to merchants.

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Mobile Premier League

Bengaluru-based Mobile Premier League, a fantasy sports app is next on the list. The company, founded in 2018 is valued at ₹16,900 crore.

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CoinDCX

CoinDCX, a cryptocurrency investment application is the tenth company on the list. The company, headquartered in Mumbai was founded in 2018 and is valued at ₹10,800 crore.

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