Here is the list of top startups by Bain Alumni

1. Nykaa
Retailer of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and beauty accessories via online channels. The company provides various face serums, toners, hair serums, and exfoliators. It offers trending makeup and routines. The business model includes new product launches and beauty advice.
Key facts about Nykaa
2. Delhivery
Platform offering end-to-end parcel delivery, warehousing, cross-border, and fulfillment services. It provides services to businesses and individuals. It is an integrated 3PL service provider and offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to clients across various industries. It enables logistics management, allowing clients to track their shipments and manage their delivery operations. Its solutions include last-mile delivery service, third-party and transit warehousing, reverse logistics, payment collection, vendor-to-warehouse and customer shipping, and more.
Key facts about Delhivery
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.25B
- Investors: CPP Investments, Nexus Venture Partners and 37 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Dec 08, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 834 Competitors
3. Foodpanda
Online food ordering and delivery platform. It enables users to discover and order food from multiple types of restaurants from nearby locations. The platform also allows users to order groceries. Its application features includes order tracking, delivery management, in-app payments, and more. Its mobile application is available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Foodpanda
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $318M
- Investors: Rocket Internet, Kinnevik and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 30, 2015, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 96 Competitors
4. Zulily
Online shopping platform using flash sales. The product catalog includes clothes, shoes, toys, gifts, home improvement items, etc. The company offers time-limited daily deals on most of its products. Its app is available for iOS and Android platforms.
Key facts about Zulily
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Seattle (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $135M
- Investors: Maveron, August Capital and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 15, 2012, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 8,999 Competitors

5. Zomato
Online platform offering food ordering and delivery services. It is a restaurant aggregator providing menu information, user reviews, and recommendationsThese platforms enable users to browse menus, place orders for prepared meals, and access information regarding dining establishments. The service coordinates logistics between food providers and consumers to ensure the transport of items. Additionally, the business provides supply chain solutions for restaurant operations, including the distribution of ingredients and packaging materials.
Key facts about Zomato
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.66B
- Investors: Info Edge Ventures, Peak XV Partners and 50 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Nov 28, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 83/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 958 Competitors