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Manu J. Nair, Co-Founder & CEO, Ethereal Exploration Guild, alongside co-founders Prashant and Shubhayu, is on a mission to make space more accessible. Their flagship project? The Razor Crest Mk-1, the world's first fully reusable medium-lift rocket. With groundbreaking technology and an ambitious vision, they're setting out to democratize space for emerging nations and the global economy alike.

Picture this, in bustling metro cities, securing a loan for a gadget is as simple as a few swipes on an app. But just a few hundred kilometers away, farmers struggle to get credit for essentials like seeds and fertilizers. For Arjun Ahluwalia, this stark disparity was the spark that ignited the creation of Jai Kisan.

With Chandana at the helm, the company is not just reaching for the stars—it's creating the pathways for others to do the same. Entering its commercial phase in 2025, Skyroot's emphasis on cost-efficient technologies like 3D-printing and optimized designs ensures a sustainable path to profitability as well.

"The goal is to establish a solid foundation and brand recognition at a national level before considering any international expansion. By solidifying our national reach, we will be in a better position to assess the right timing and resources for exploring global markets in the future," Aditya Amit Modak, CO-founder & Director, Gargi by Png

"I faced a tough challenge— quantifying the devastation of the 2020 California wildfires for an energy giant. The Problem? Traditional satellite images were ineffective, blocked by smoke and clouds. That's when I discovered SAR—radar tech that cuts through anything. But another problem? SAR images were complex and needed deep expertise," Suyash Singh, Co-founder and CEO, GalaxEye

"I saw a massive gap in how businesses approached digital security. It wasn't just a need; it was an absolute necessity," Prameel Arjun Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Prikus Tech

The digital first consumer brand built over the last two years, has served more than 6+ lakh customers. Their customers are in the age group of 18-35 years and are based in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, etc

Their next trigger of growth centres around expanding presence and offerings in the global market

The business grew about 66 per cent in 2022-23 to around Rs 500 crore and they are now expecting revenues to grow to INR 1,000 crore with a four-fold jump in sales of smartwatches

Arpit has always known that for him, leveraging technology would be the fulcrum of transformation at Vishal Group

It caters to the demography specific to the age group of 12 to 40 years, particularly Genz, millennials, and younger audiences

The start-up has served over 1.5 crore customers. It has 7.5+ lakh driver-partners on board and is present in 20+ cities across India

The future plans for Mudrex include expansion into EU markets and forging partnerships for Saber.Money

The company holds the full stack of logistics and operates its own warehouses + fleet of vehicles, aside from an omnichannel ordering app. So far ApnaKlub has served over 55,000 retailers and 250+ brands, reaching nearly 25 lakh families

The start-up boasts of over 500 clients across countries like UK, UAE, Singapore and India. Its clients range from unicorns to multinationals to royal families as well as government organisations. In 2023, it achieved significant milestones, including joining the Forbes Business Council and obtaining a legal license before the DIFC Dubai court

Today, Aeroprime has worked with more than 10 airline customers with its innovative concept of airline management / General Sales Agent (GSA) services. Its client list includes major airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Avianca Group, Salam Air, Flyadeal, and Fly Arystan among others

2023 was a pivotal one for the startup as it went from being a savings-focused neobank (helping couples save together for common goals) — to being a payments focused neobank for couples

Back in 2017, when the trio took the platform live, they started transforming the packaging industry. Given their innovative SaaS offering applicable to any industry, they gradually expanded to Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary, Home & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Ecommerce/ Retail and Supply Chain

In 2019, he began blockchain-based KYC sharing in India, and later enabled blockchain-based Data interoperability for Digi Pass & Digi Travel platform. In order to have a complete tech stack, VeriSmart AI acquired two companies- Insurance Platform and Dolphinchat.ai which is a Conversational and Generative Ai platform

A testament to their success is the overwhelming response to MATTER'S AERA, India's first geared electric bike, with an impressive 40,000 prebookings. Deliveries are slated to commence this year, marking a significant milestone

With a vision to empower 20 million-plus micro-manufacturers across Asia, Groyyo was formed by a first-generation founder, Subin Kumar Mitra in 2021.