Zepto tops LinkedIn’s list of top startups in Bengaluru for 2025, CRED ranks fourth. See full list

On LinkedIn's list of top startups in Bengaluru in 2025, quick-commerce firm Zepto was ranked first, while finance app CRED came fourth.

Published on: Oct 29, 2025, 16:09:37 IST

By Yamini C S

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According to LinkedIn’s Top Startups 2025 list for Bengaluru, quick-commerce unicorn Zepto has taken the crown as the most exciting company to work for, proving that 10-minute deliveries can take you a long way. The ranking highlighted ten emerging firms that are not only attracting top talent but also shaping the next wave of innovation in the country’s tech capital.

LinkedIn's Top Startups 2025 list revealed Zepto as the most exciting company in Bengaluru.

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From groceries that arrive faster than your chai cools to apps that turn your credit card bills into rewards, this year’s winners show how innovation is deeply woven into everyday life in the city.

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Zepto, founded in 2021, now employs over 3,000 people in Bengaluru alone. Its promise of ultra-fast deliveries has made it one of India’s fastest-growing startups, and a favourite among young professionals looking for fast-paced roles.

Right behind Zepto is Sprinto, a SaaS compliance firm simplifying security for tech companies, followed by Swish, a 10-minute food delivery platform that’s quickly becoming a local favourite. CRED, the sleek fintech brand that rewards responsible credit card users, ranked fourth, reminding everyone that good habits do pay off.

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Also featured on the list are Lucidity (cloud storage), Pocket FM (audio storytelling), Jupiter (digital banking), GIVA (jewellery), Traya (hair wellness), and BiteSpeed (AI chatbots for e-commerce).

Whether it’s beauty, banking, groceries, or binge-worthy audio dramas, these Bengaluru-born brands are touching lives in more ways than one. And if you are looking to join a fast-growing startup that’s shaping how Bengaluru works, shops, and listens, this list might just be your next job hunt guide.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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