The Startup Ecosystem of Varanasi

Varanasi boasts 4 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

While Varanasi decreased by 136 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in India remained stable at 33 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

33rd
0
In India

Regional Ranking

39th
0
In South Asia

Global Ranking

886th
-
136
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Varanasi

Startups in Varanasi excel in Fintech, Energy & Environment, and and Transportation. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Fintech industry. One of the most promising startups in Varanasi in 2022 is Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, UtKarsh Micro Finance, and undefined.

Global Rank

Varanasi is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Varanasi’s startups excel particularly in Fintech and in Energy & Environment, and Transportation. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
8th
+
2
63.282
6.64
54.19
2.46
2nd
0
13th
+
1
43.043
6.68
33.91
2.46
3rd
0
17th
-
1
36.211
3.97
29.79
2.46
4th
0
90th
+
14
7.921
1.50
3.96
2.46
5th
0
97th
+
9
7.633
2.11
3.06
2.46
6th
0
102nd
+
31
7.148
1.32
3.37
2.46
7th
+
1
212th
-
17
3.856
0.43
0.97
2.46
8th
-
1
223rd
-
47
3.647
0.62
0.57
2.46
9th
0
267th
-
53
2.633
0.45
0.31
1.87
10th
+
10
338th
+
118
1.605
0.07
0.40
1.14
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Startups

Notable Startups in Varanasi
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank startup icon
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
UtKarsh Micro Finance startup icon
UtKarsh Micro Finance

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Varanasi
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank startup icon
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
UtKarsh Micro Finance startup icon
UtKarsh Micro Finance

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
2 startups

On our map, you can explore a total of 2 startups for Fintech.

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
1 startups

Varanasi boasts 1 startup in Energy & Environment on our map.

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Transportation
1 startups

Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.

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National Rank

39th

Regional Rank

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