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Y Combinator portfolio in Bangalore

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Ranked by current headcount across Y Combinator-backed companies in Bangalore. Refreshed monthly.

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    Groww· Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    We are a strong and enthusiastic team focused on making financial services accessible to every Indian through a multi-product platform. Each day, we help millions of customers take charge of their financial journey.Customer obsession is in our DNA. Every product, every design, every algorithm down to the tiniest detail is executed keeping the customers’ needs and convenience in mind. Our people are our greatest strength. Everyone at Groww is driven by ownership, customer-centricity, integrity and the passion to constantly challenge the status quo. Are you as passionate about defying conventions and creating something extraordinary as we are? Let’s chat. Our VisionEvery individual deserves the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed financial decisions. At Groww, we are making sure every Indian feels empowered to do so through a cutting-edge multi-product platform offering a variety of financial services. Our long-term vision is to become the trusted financial partner for millions of Indians. Our ValuesOur culture enables us to be what we are — India’s fastest-growing financial services company. Everyone at Groww enjoys the autonomy and flexibility to bring their best work to the table, as well as craft a promising career for themselves. The values that form our foundation are:Customer centricityOwnership-driven cultureKeeping everything simpleLong-term thinkingComplete transparencyGroww is India’s No.1 Stock Broker based on active clients user data as per NSE as on 1 March, 2026 and is the largest distributor of Mutual Funds SIPs.SEBI Registration: https://bit.ly/4cZ6gUN

    • post ipo secondary
    • 3.2k employees
    • Founded 2016
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    Fam· Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    Fam, formerly FamPay, focuses on financial inclusion of the next generation. FamX by Trio, is India's first Spending Account made for everyone. With their own Spending Account, everyone can now save, spend, earn, and learn everything about money!

    • Series A
    • 1.5k employees
    • Founded 2019
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    Lokal· Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    Lokal is India’s largest regional social media and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns. We go beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat by enabling instant, affordable access to trusted information, experts, and services in local languages.Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content. Today, we operate across 250+ districts in 8 Indian states, serving users in 7 languages.Now growing as a house of apps, Lokal has evolved into an AI-driven discovery and access platform connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they’ve historically lacked access to! Why Join Us?We’re scaling fast with strong fundamentals, on a mission to empower millions through AI and access. At Lokal, you’ll take ownership from day one, build for real impact, and help redefine how Bharat connects to opportunities, knowledge, and experts.

    • Series B
    • 1.2k employees
    • Founded 2018
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    Cashfree· Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    At Cashfree, we’re not just shaping the future of payments - we’re moving fast to help scale businesses of all sizes at different stages of their growth journeys.Founded in 2015, we process transactions worth $80B annually and are trusted by more than 800,000 businesses. Authorised by the Reserve Bank of India, we are one of the first entities to receive critical licences like PA-PG, PA-CB and PPI in the sector. We enable seamless collections, payouts, identity verification, and fraud detection.We are backed by Silicon Valley investor Y Combinator, Apis Partners, KRAFTON Inc, State Bank of India (SBI), and were incubated by PayPal.

    • Series C
    • 976 employees
    • Founded 2015
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    Khatabook· Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    Founded in 2019 by IIT-Bombay alumni, Khatabook is India’s leading business management app for MSMEs, with 50M+ downloads and 13 languages. We empower micro, small, and medium merchants with seamless transaction tracking, automated reminders, and innovative features like Interactive Voice Response (IVR) to simplify credit collection.Beyond business management, Khatabook offers hassle-free business loans designed to fuel the growth of MSMEs. Our loan process is fast, transparent, and efficient – providing quick access to capital without the typical complexities and long wait times. By leveraging transaction history and data, we offer loans tailored to the specific needs of each business, helping them expand and thrive in a competitive market.With $200M in daily transactions and billions recovered in credit, Khatabook is making a measurable impact on India’s MSME sector. Our tech-driven approach is transforming the way small businesses operate, ensuring that they have the resources to succeed.We're a dedicated team focused on improving user experience, perfect for professionals eager to learn, grow, and contribute. With a strong focus on digital Bharat, we're an employee-first, progressive, and innovation-driven organization seeking fresh talent to help us reach new heights.

    • Series C
    • 880 employees
    • Founded 2018

Y Combinator portfolio companies in Bangalore

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