The educational and commercial hub of the Vidarbha has seen a growth in startups over the years and 2021 has witnessed this boom as well. Here’s a comprehensive list of the city’s startups that have flourished in the recent past.
1) Kizora Software Pvt. Limited
Founded by Rahul Tarnekar and Abhijeet Thakare, this startup is based in the IT software industry and offer IT services to small and mid-size businesses in India as well as overseas. The company operates on a lean execution model to its customers in software development, maintenance, support, and technical documentation.
2) FoodbyMood
Based in the food tech industry and founded by Sangharakshak Neel who is a graduate from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He developed an that allows foodies to discover dishes and different flavours across all areas of Nagpur.
3) Lemon Ideas Innovations Private Ltd.
Developing his startup which facilitates solutions in the field of talent innovation, Lemon Ideas Innovations assists people in their entrepreneurial journey by working on academic projects. The company has supported approximately 1000 entrepreneurs to date.
4) LiveNapt
Founded by Shubham Jadhav, this startup offers an online invoice manager for individuals in the corporate sector which facilitates the process of claiming reimbursements from the accounts department. This revolutionary idea has assisted multiple organisations and his drive for continuous learning and development is certain to grow this Startup in the years to come with much stead.
5) Haldiram Foods International
One of the most famous companies out of the city and a household name across states, the company was first established in Bikaner, Rajasthan by Shri Ganga Bishan Agrawal. Recognised as a Star Export House, the company manufactures over 400 products. It produces ready-to-eat food and is famous for its traditional namkeens.
6) Khichadiwala
Khichadi, usually associated with a food that is eaten when one isn’t feeling too well, the founders of Khichadiwala, Manish Khanchandani and Sagar Bhajan decided to revamp the food dish and give it a twist. This bland dish has now become a major hit in the city and the company receives 120-130 orders daily.
7) Bloom Consulting Services
A startup based in the software development sector, this Nagpur based business founded by Manish Gidwani also has a branch in Singapore. The company specialises in the development of web applications and mobile apps for other companies.
8) Polo Rooms
This startup is here to fulfill all your travel needs when it comes to finding the perfect accommodation. The concept of anytime duration is offered by the company that lets you book a hotel room for a specific time duration. You can now book your own micro-stay with Polo Rooms!
9) LocationGuru
Offering mobility solutions for enterprises, this startup founded by Shaheer Ahmed operates in the field of Location-Based Services. The company offers its services to major companies such as Airtel, Vodafone, TomTom, Motorola, Qualcomm, and Samsung.
10) Get and Give Services (GAGS Delivery)
GAGS is a hyperlocal delivery start-up that provides urgent /1-hour delivery solutions to all. Founded by Khushal Katara, Meet Bhanushali, Chinmay Naidu and Rohit Thakur in 2019, the company has hit more than 70,000 deliveries and partnered with 300+ businesses.
Nagpur, with all its businesses, is a booming city for new and upcoming startups. With the digital boom and the governmental policies set in place for startups, every Indian city is witnessing the rise of more and more upcoming businesses. Nagpur is the third-largest city of Maharashtra and is on its way to becoming an emerging Metropolis.
