ET Startup Awards 2023: Nominees for Comeback Kid

This award celebrates failure and recognises those who have survived to tell the tale. It will be given to entrepreneurs who rebuild or launch a more successful business.

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This award celebrates failure and recognises those who have survived to tell the tale. It will be given to entrepreneurs who rebuilt or launched a more successful business.

Founders: Amit Gupta, Naveen Dachuri, RK Misra

Yulu
(From left) The Yulu team - Naveen Dachuri, Amit Gupta, RK Misra


Current Venture: Yulu

Founded In: 2017

Based In: Bengaluru

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Key Investors: Bajaj Auto, Magna, Blume Ventures, 3one4 Capital

What it does: A micro-mobility platform, Yulu offers e-bikes on rent in last-mile locations at public transport hubs across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The company also partners with delivery companies to deploy its fleet on a rental basis for gig workers.

Founders: Aneesh Reddy, Anant Choubey, Sridhar Bollam

Capillary Technologies cofounders
<p><em>(From left)</em> Capillary Technologies cofounders Aneesh Reddy, Anant Choubey and Sridhar Bollam<br></p>

Current Venture: Capillary Technologies
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Founded In: 2012

Based In: Bengaluru
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Key Investors: Warburg Pincus, Peak XV Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, Avataar Ventures

What it does: The software-as-a-service startup provides end-to-end customer engagement solutions from consumer data platforms to loyalty programmes. The company helps its clients create actionable insights from consumer and business data.

Founders: Mukesh Singh, Raj Pandey, Vikash Kumar

ZopSmart team
(From left) ZopSmart team - Mukesh Singh, Raj Pandey, Vikash Kumar

Current Venture: ZopSmart

Founded In: 2018

Based In: Bengaluru

Key Investors: Owned by founders

What it does: The software-as-a-service company provides solutions to large chains selling groceries, apparel and medicines to manage their omnichannel journey. This includes website management, user experience, personalisation and other components around marketing. It also provides warehouse and inventory management at the backend.

Founders: Uttam Digga, Pranav Goel, Vikas Choudhary

Porter team
(From left) Porter team - Vikas Choudhary, Uttam Digga, Pranav Goel

Current Venture: Porter

Founded In: 2014

Based In: Bengaluru

Key Investors: Mahindra Group, Tiger Global, Peak XV Partners

What it does: Porter provides on-demand logistics services to small and medium enterprises for shorter distances with larger trucks and smaller carriage vehicles. It also operates as a marketplace connecting individual customers and small businesses to fleet operators.

Founders: Ankit Mehta, Rahul Singh, Ashish Bhat

Ideaforge team
(From left) Ideaforge team - Ashish Bhat, Rahul Singh, Ankit Mehta

Current Venture: Ideaforge Technology

Founded In: 2007

Based In: Navi Mumbai

Key Investors: The company recently-listed. Infosys, Celesta Capital, Qualcomm Ventures (partially exited)

What it does: Ideaforge earns its revenue from drone hardware, software and allied services. The company offers drone procurement and leasing (Drones as a Service), in addition to subscriptions for its proprietary software and skilling and training services.
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