The Startup Ecosystem of Hyderabad

Hyderabad has 271 startups in our sample database. This represents about 7% of India’s startups. Hyderabad is the 5th best startup ecosystem in India.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Hyderabad shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 8 spots.

National Ranking

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Regional Ranking

5th
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In South Asia

Global Ranking

89th
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8
Worldwide

Ecosystem

Startup Ecosystem Overview

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Nestled in the vibrant South of India, Hyderabad has long been renowned for its sumptuous biryani, exquisite pearls, and rich heritage. However, a new star has risen on the horizon, as the city finds itself at the epicenter of an entrepreneurial renaissance in recent times.


Hyderabad’s startup scene is full of great opportunities. Mentors are there to help you, and friendly angel investors are ready to support you. The city hosts lots of startup events and festivals that teach you important things. There are also cool coworking spaces where you can work alongside other motivated people who want to see you succeed.


Hyderabad stands as a compelling destination for launching your startup for several compelling reasons. Enriched by a cosmopolitan culture, it stands tall alongside Bengaluru as a prime IT hub of India, exuding a welcoming aura to diverse talents from across the globe.


Distinguished by its remarkably affordable real estate, Hyderabad offers lower establishment costs compared to other prominent global cities, a boon for startups seeking optimal financial efficiency. The thriving startup ecosystem teems with vibrant coworking spaces, accelerators, and entrepreneur programs, making it an undeniable advantage to be at the heart of this dynamic and innovative storm.


As we explore Hyderabad’s lively startup ecosystem, we discovered impressive success stories that showcase the city’s strong spirit of innovation. PaySwiff is India’s leading omni channel transactions solution provider to small, medium and large enterprises. It offers SME merchants a platform that includes technology & financial solutions to manage their business, enable growth & increase footfalls.


Darwinbox, a unicorn emerging from the heart of this ecosystem, is an end-to-end enterprise HR software that enables enterprises to automate entire employee lifecycle in one HR platform. Their SaaS platform engages and empowers employees across the entire lifecycle (hire-to-retire) with a smarter, simpler & mobile-first HR Tech experience powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).


Beyond its business allure, Hyderabad boasts an enriching tapestry of culinary delights, cultural treasures, and heritage wonders. The warmth and friendliness of its people infuse your entrepreneurial journey with an indelible touch, making Hyderabad not only a strategic business destination but also a place where unforgettable memories are forged.

Startups

Hyderabad Top Startup Industries

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Edtech
#36 worldwide

24 startups

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#51 worldwide

17 startups

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Transportation
#64 worldwide

12 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Hyderabad Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Hyderabad has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score8987.946100%0
Quantity Score58-91.87323.57%7
Sample size of startups65-124520.55%4
Sample size of accelerators38-40-6240%-1
Sample size of coworking spaces37-38-41380%2
Community Score46-56-30.243.02%-2

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The Startup Ecosystem in Hyderabad

Our startup ecosystem map for Hyderabad includes a sample of 271 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 1 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Hyderabad is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Hyderabad’s startups excel particularly in Edtech where it ranks 36 and in Marketing & Sales, and Transportation. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Hyderabad
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Neemans
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MedPlus
Pure EV startup icon
Pure EV

Startups

Successful Edtech startups in Hyderabad
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MyClassboard
Univariety startup icon
Univariety
School of Accelerated Learning startup icon
School of Accelerated Learning

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Hyderabad's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Hyderabad there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Edtech, Marketing & Sales, Transportation. These three industries represent about 20% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Hyderabad.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Hyderabad is India's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 5th in South Asia. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Hyderabad is ranked 89th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Neemans.

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