Zepto Tops LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Startups India List
Zepto has retained the top spot in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Startups India list for the fourth consecutive year. Released on October 14, the ranking highlights companies attracting professional interest and talent based on employment growth, engagement, job interest and their ability to recruit employees from leading organisations.
Topmate.io secured second place, followed by Matiks in third and Figuring Out Media & Education in fourth. Zetheta Algorithms Private Limited ranked fifth. This year’s list features 13 new entrants among the top 20, reflecting the growing diversity of India’s startup ecosystem. On-demand services also gained prominence, with Snabbit ranking sixth, while Swish and FirstClub secured 11th and 16th positions, respectively.
Artificial intelligence emerged as another major trend, with six startups on the list offering AI-focused services. These include Weekday at eighth place and Sarvam at ninth, alongside Zetheta Algorithms at fifth. Other featured companies include PALMONAS, GoodSpace AI, Bhanzu, Scapia and Akasa Air. LinkedIn’s assessment covers the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The platform also highlighted the importance of professional networking, noting that connections can help jobseekers discover opportunities and advance their careers.
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