Here is the list of top startups by BITS Pilani Alumni
1. Swiggy
Operator of an online platform for ordering food and groceries. The platform allows users to discover restaurants and order meals. It also provides a service for ordering groceries online. The platform also offers corporate services and partnership opportunities. The platform uses tech for order tracking, payments, and customer communication.
Key facts about Swiggy
2. LinkedIn
Network of resources for professional networking, job searching, and skill development. It provides a platform for individuals to connect with other professionals in their industry. The network facilitates opportunities to find employment and internships across various sectors. Additionally, it offers learning resources for developing business, technical, and creative skills.
Key facts about LinkedIn
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Sunnyvale (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $144M
- Investors: Bain Capital Ventures, Greylock and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 17, 2013, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 8,088 Competitors

3. Slice
Provider of credit card and banking services with digital account access. It offers credit card services and savings accounts. It provides interest on savings, credited daily. It facilitates fixed deposits, insured by a subsidiary of the central bank. The company focuses on digital account management and fraud prevention. Customer support is available when needed.
Key facts about Slice
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Guwahati (India)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $342M
- Investors: Blume Venture, Tiger Global Management and 75 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jul 19, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 19 Competitors

4. redBus
redBus is a consumer-facing travel brand enabling customers to buy tickets on the internet and mobile. The company partners with bus operators and enables travelers to book inter-city bus tickets and hire buses. The company also added hotel booking capabilities. Owned around 70% of the market share in online bus ticketing. Its mobile app is available for download across Android, iOS and Windows devices. Launched a pilot project for dynamic pricing in Ahmedabad with cheap tickets for early birds. Planning to expand its global footprint by launching operations SEA & LATAM countries. Acquired by Ibibo Group in June 2013.
Key facts about redBus
5. Groww
Provider of an online platform for investments and trading services. The platform facilitates stock, exchange-traded fund, and initial public offering investments with order tracking. It offers tools for intraday monitoring, futures and options trading, and commodities trading. The platform also provides access to direct mutual funds, new fund offers, and mutual fund screeners.
Key facts about Groww
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $596M
- Investors: Y Combinator, Insignia Ventures Partners and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jun 13, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 82/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 94 Competitors