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Top Startups in Puducherry

The 115 top startups and companies in Puducherry, India in 2026, across all sectors — ranked by total equity funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation and live signals. Top: Integra.

115companies tracked
$5.8Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
6have raised

Ranked: Best companies in Puducherry

#CompanyRevenueDisclosed fundingEmployeesFoundedFounderTech stackRecent signals
1Integra
Provider of content, AI, and technology solutions for learning and publishing
$23M
FY2021
$2M1,2601994Rajakumari Rajendran
Executive Secretary to Founder
WordPressMySQLPHP+141 launch · 1 partnership
2Easyjobs
Online job board for blue collar jobs
$22M
FY2025
—5,8252016———
3Hidesign
Manufacturer and retailer of premium leather bags and accessories
$21M
FY2025
$1M3751978Dilip Kapur
Founder
Cart FunctionalityShopifyVue.js+94 job openings
4Allianz Biosciences
Provider of contract manufacturing services for probiotics & nutraceuticals
$11M
FY2025
——2004Sankaranarayanan
CEO
ZohoBootstraptoastr+24—
5East Coast Hospitals
Standalone multispecialty hospital
$5M
FY2025
——1991Murugesan Natesan
Managing Director
——
6General Optics
Manufacturer specializing in optical systems and components
$4M
FY2025
——1982—LiteSpeedHTTP/3—
7A.G.Padmavathi Hospitals
Provider of applied research and innovation in renewable energy
40Tech top 45%Talent top 45%Moat top 50%Growth bottom 48%
All 7 signals ▾
Techtop 45%
Talenttop 45%
Moattop 50%
Growthbottom 48%
Fin. healthbottom 46%
Marketbottom 42%
Globalbottom 25%
Tech: 26 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Google Cloud, Google Cloud Cdn
Talent: 2 named leaders on record
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100
$3M
FY2025
——1998Sumathi Elangovan
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Wix eCommerceWixSentry+13—
8Gokulam Biotech
Producer of liquid biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biofungicides
$3M
FY2025
—1362002Ramachandran Gopinath
CEO & MD
Cart FunctionalitySnipcartJekyll+13—
9CEPL
Provider of welding solutions with a wide variety of products
$770K
FY2025
——2004Praveen Jain
Managing Director
——
10Bioville Farms
Retailer of fruits and vegetables
$456K
FY2025
—342014———

Top 7 companies in Puducherry

#1
Seed · Puducherry, Puducherry · founded 2018 · 6 employees
$448.9Kraised
▾

Provider of data-driven farm management solutions to agribusinesses. They use satellite imagery to collect farm field data and process it using AI and deliver actionable insight. It helps farmers in optimizing the irrigation activity by providing the right amount of water required by the field and helps in optimal water consumption.

Funding rounds
  • Nov 2021Seed$354.3K
  • Mar 2020Seed$94.6K
Founders & team
Abhimanyu BhargavaCo-Founder & CEOAndrew PeacockCo-Founder & CIO
Investors
Supermorpheus, Auraventi, AVI UK, Scene, CodeBase, Findhorn College
Tech stack
Wix EcommerceWixReactGoogle CloudPolyfillLodash
#2
Funding Raised · Puducherry, Puducherry · founded 1985 · 1750 employees
$173.7Kraised
▾

University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2021Grant (prize money)$89.2K
  • Nov 2018Grant (prize money)—
  • Oct 2016Grant (prize money)$84.5K
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
Animate.CssApache Http ServerAstraBackbone.JsBootstrapCdnjs
#3
Seed · Puducherry, Puducherry · founded 2006 · 192 employees
$1.5Mraised
▾

Mandala Apparels is a certified Fair Trade manufacturer and exporter of organic apparel, home furnishing and accessories. Their holistic approach to the manufacturing process ensures ethical, accountable and responsible business practices creating a culture of respect for the environment and our stakeholders. They employ local handloom workers to manufacture their products. These products are exported to various countries of Europe and North America.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2016Seed$450.6K
  • Dec 2013Seed$1M
Founders & team
Aurofilio SchiavinaCo-FounderAnjali SchiavinaFounder
Investors
Aavishkaar Capital, Cricklefield International
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpApache Http Server
#4
Series A · Puducherry, Puducherry · founded 1994 · 1260 employees
$2.2Mraised
▾

Provider of content, AI, and technology solutions for learning and publishing. The company delivers digital transformation, application engineering, and data automation services. It offers content development, project management, and accessibility solutions. The company also provides AI-powered applications, data labeling, and technology consulting services.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 53k LinkedIn followers — 39.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 partnerships (incl. Silverchair) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2006Series A$2.2M
Founders & team
Rajakumari RajendranExecutive Secretary to FounderSriram SubramanyaFounderAnuradha SriramCo-Founder
Investors
Baring Private Equity Partners, Srisiddhienterprise, Integra
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerCloudflareComplianzContact Form 7DiviDraftpress Hfcm
#5
Early Stage · Puducherry, Puducherry · founded 1978 · 375 employees
$1.5Mraised
▾

Manufacturer and retailer of premium leather bags and accessories. Its product range to include wallets, belts, shoes, sunglasses, jackets, and luggage. It became known for its quality craftsmanship, use of solid brass buckles instead of electroplated metal, and authentic natural leather texture. The brand blends traditional techniques with modern design and has a strong commitment to quality and ecological processes.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 64k LinkedIn followers — 46.8% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 4 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +4 · hiring: Store Manager, Manager FPNA
Founders & team
Dilip KapurFounder
Investors
Louis Vuittion India Holding
Tech stack
American ExpressAzure Edge NetworkCart FunctionalityCdnjsCivicthemeCloudflare
#6
Seed · Puducherry, Puducherry · founded 2020
$173.2Kraised
▾

Provides technology-based solutions for algae farms. The platform provides technology solutions for the early detection of external contaminants in an algae farm. It offers spirulina protein supplements as its sustainable food and nutrition product.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2021Seed—
Founders & team
Amanullah NazarCo-FounderRosheth VMCo-FounderMohamed RiazCo-Founder
Investors
IIITDM Kancheepuram
#7
Funding Raised · Puducherry, Puducherry · founded 2004 · 15 employees
—raised
▾

Online platform offering digital storybooks for kids. The platform provides books, animated stories, games, pdf, activities, and more. The platform offers audio in English, French, Spanish, Hindi, and more. The mobile applications are available for android and iOS platforms.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2013Conventional Debt—
Founders & team
Brij KothariFounder
Investors
First Light Ventures, Village Capital, PlanetRead
Tech stack
Cart FunctionalityContact Form 7Core-JsElementorElementor Header & Footer BuilderFont Awesome

Funding & investor landscape

$5.8Mtotal disclosed funding
5companies funded
7disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
AVI UK1 rounds
Aavishkaar Capital1 rounds
Auraventi1 rounds
Baring Private Equity Partners1 rounds
CodeBase1 rounds
Cricklefield International1 rounds
Europa1 rounds
Findhorn College1 rounds
First Light Ventures1 rounds
IIITDM Kancheepuram1 rounds

Notable founders

Abhimanyu Bhargava
Co-Founder & CEO · Farm-Hand
Andrew Peacock
Co-Founder & CIO · Farm-Hand
Aurofilio Schiavina
Co-Founder · Mandala Apparels
Anjali Schiavina
Founder · Mandala Apparels
Rajakumari Rajendran
Executive Secretary to Founder · Integra
Sriram Subramanya
Founder · Integra
Dilip Kapur
Founder · Hidesign
Amanullah Nazar
Co-Founder · Magronic
Rosheth VM
Co-Founder · Magronic
Brij Kothari
Founder · BookBox

Common questions

How many startups are there in Puducherry?
Radar tracks 115 indexable startups and companies headquartered in Puducherry, India, across all sectors that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by startups in Puducherry?
The startups in Puducherry on this list have raised a combined $5.8M in disclosed equity funding across 5 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded startup in Puducherry?
Integra is the highest-funded company in Puducherry, with $2.2M in disclosed equity funding.
How many startups in Puducherry are funded?
5 of the 115 startups in Puducherry on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many unicorns are there in Puducherry?
None of the startups in Puducherry on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Puducherry startups?
The most active investors in Puducherry startups on this list include AVI UK, Aavishkaar Capital, Auraventi, Baring Private Equity Partners, CodeBase.
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