Transforming online learning experience one student at a time since 2015, upGrad got inducted in the list of top 25 startups in India to work for. By bringing together the best in industry and academia, dedicated mentorship, strong-holding, and intensive career support, upGrad has helped thousands of students’ careers by giving it a push in the right direction.
Co-Founded by Ronnie Screwvala, upGrad offers post-graduate courses on Data Science, Big Data, Machine Learning, Digital Marketing, Blockchain, and a lot more. Backed by an experienced faculty that’s not only knowledgeable in their respective domain but also holds hands-on experience, upGrad provides the precise guidance that a student needs – whether early-on in their career or mid-career. With big names as partners, both academic partners, and industry partners, upGrad future-proofs a student’s career by helping them stay ahead of the curve.
Join us on this educational journey and find yourself working with some of the best brains of the industry. And that’s not all – you get a chance to work in one of the most sought-after workplaces in the country while working with us!
upGrad
Headcount in India: 465
Headquarters: Mumbai
Most common skills: SQL, Java, Analytics
Largest job functions: Education, Engineering, Business Development
What you should know: Online educator upGrad, which counts Ronnie Screwvala as co-founder, is moving full steam ahead on hiring — nearly 60% of its employees came on board in the last one year. The bootstrapped firm is headhunting for 150 more professionals, especially in sales, marketing and career support.
This article was published by LinkedIn Editors (India) on LinkedIn Pulse.
LinkedIn Top Startups 2019: The 25 hottest Indian companies to work for now
The 2019 LinkedIn Top Startups list reveals the 25 hottest companies where Indians want to work now.
With the 2nd annual Top Startups ranking, we uncover the young companies commanding professionals’ attention today: the ones that are growing massively, scrambling industries, shifting talent flows around the world and, often, altering how we work and live.
Our editors and data scientists parsed billions of actions generated by LinkedIn’s 645 million members — and looked at four pillars in particular: employee growth; jobseeker interest; member engagement with the company and its employees; and how well these startups pulled talent from our flagship LinkedIn Top Companies list. To be eligible, companies must be 7 years old or younger, have at least 50 employees, be privately held and headquartered in India. (You can learn more about our methodology at the bottom of this article.)
Check out this year’s 25 Top Startups in India
1. OYO Hotels and Homes
Headcount in India: 12,000
Headquarters: Gurugram
Most common skills: Market Research, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management
Largest job functions: Operations, Business Development, Sales
2. Cure.Fit
Headcount in India: 500
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: Analytics, Market Research, Operations Management
Largest job functions: Operations, Engineering, Healthcare Services
3. TapChief
Headcount in India: 55
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: Analytics, SQL, Java
Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Business Development
4. Razorpay
Headcount in India: 480
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: SQL, Java, C++
Largest job functions: Engineering, Business Development, Sales
5. Bounce
Headcount in India: 900#
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: C (programming language), SQL, Analytics
Largest job functions: Operations, Engineering, Business Development
6. Playment
Headcount in India: 75
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: SQL, C (programming language), C++
Largest job functions: Engineering, Programme and Project Management, Business Development
7. RIVIGO
Headcount in India: 4,500
Headquarters: Gurugram
Most common skills: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics Management
Largest job functions: Operations, Business Development, Sales
8. Acko
Headcount in India: 300
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: SQL, Analytics, C++
Largest job functions: Engineering, Business Development, Finance
9. mfine
Headcount in India: 400
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: C++, SQL, C (programming language)
Largest job functions: Engineering, Healthcare Services, Business Development
10. InterviewBit
Headcount in India: 85
Headquarters: Pune
Most common skills: C (programming language), C++, Java
Largest job functions: Education, Human Resources, Engineering
11. Udaan
Global Headcount: 2,500*
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Sales Management
Largest job functions: Business Development, Operations, Sales
12. LBB – Little Black Book
Headcount in India: 150
Headquarters: Delhi
Most common skills: Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing
Largest job functions: Media and Communication, Marketing, Sales
13. Dunzo
Headcount in India: 600
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: SQL, C++, C (programming language)
Largest job functions: Operations, Engineering, Sales
14. upGrad
Headcount in India: 465
Headquarters: Mumbai
Most common skills: SQL, Java, Analytics
Largest job functions: Education, Engineering, Business Development | What you should know: Online educator upGrad, which counts Ronnie Screwvala as co-founder, is moving full steam ahead on hiring — nearly 60% of its employees came on board in the last one year. The bootstrapped firm is headhunting for 150 more professionals, especially in sales, marketing, and career support.
15. Nineleaps
Headcount in India: 420
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: Java, SQL, JavaScript
Largest job functions: Engineering, Education, Information Technology
16. Simpl
Headcount in India: 120
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: SQL, Analytics, JavaScript
Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Marketing
17. Meesho
Headcount in India: 710
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: SQL, C++, C (programming language)
Largest job functions: Sales, Business Development, Engineering
18. Digit Insurance
Headcount in India: 1,150
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Most common skills: SQL, Business Analysis, Java
Largest job functions: Business Development, Engineering, Finance
19. Karza Technologies
Headcount in India: 60
Headquarters: Mumbai
Most common skills: Python, SQL, Java
Largest job functions: Engineering, Research, Business Development
20. StashFin
Headcount in India: 170
Headquarters: New Delhi
Most common skills: SQL, MySQL, Web Development
Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Business Development
21. Pristyn Care
Headcount in India: 200
Headquarters: Gurugram
Most common skills: Digital Marketing, Market Research, C++
Largest job functions: Business Development, Marketing, Engineering
22. WhiteHat Jr
Headcount in India: 150
Headquarters: Mumbai
Most common skills: C++, Java, SQL
Largest job functions: Education, Sales, Operations
23. Bizongo
Headcount in India: 555
Headquarters: Mumbai
Most common skills: Procurement, Market Research, Supply Chain Management
Largest job functions: Sales, Business Development, Engineering | What may surprise you: IDG Ventures- and Accel Partners-backed Bizongo is a B2B marketplace for packaging supplies. The four-year-old startup hired 75% of its employee base in the last 12 months and it needs 150-250 more people for the next 12.
24. Smartworks
Headcount in India: 230
Headquarters: Noida
Most common skills: Market Research, Vendor Management, Customer Relationship Management
Largest job functions: Marketing, Business Development, Arts and Design
25. Stanza Living
Headcount in India: 600
Headquarters: New Delhi
Most common skills: Market Research, Operations Management, Customer Relationship Management
Largest job functions: Sales, Operations, Marketing
LinkedIn measures startups based on four pillars: employment growth, engagement, job interest and attraction of top talent. Employment growth is measured as percentage headcount increase over one year, which must be a minimum of 15%. Engagement looks at non-employee views and follows the company’s LinkedIn page, as well as how many non-employees are viewing employees at that startup. Job interest counts rate at which people are viewing and applying to jobs at the company, including both paid and unpaid postings. The attraction of top talent measures how many employees the startup has recruited away from LinkedIn Top Companies, as a percentage of the startup’s total workforce. Data is normalized across all eligible startups. The methodology time frame is July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.
What do you mean by Digital Marketing?
The world is becoming more and more tech-savvy, and people are spending an increasing amount of time online. This changed lifestyle has brought about a significant positive difference in the business environment as well. The Internet has helped lower some of the costs tremendously for the companies in various arenas. One such area which has benefited hugely is Digital Marketing. Digital Marketing means the promotion of the brand or company through various methods like email marketing, content marketing, SEO research, etc. Digital Marketing helps brands reach customers through various online methods and help enhance the brand’s image in the eyes of the customer. This is comparatively cheaper than traditional marketing and advertising methods.
What is the salary of a Blockchain Developer?
The rise of Blockchain Technology has opened up many career paths for people all over the world. One such professional role is that of a Blockchain Developer. They are entrusted with a lot of responsibilities such as researching and developing blockchain technologies, building blockchain networks, documenting the blockchain development process, etc. They are paid a handsome salary for their specialised services. The average pay for a Blockchain Developer is around INR 6.4 LPA. This number varies greatly with experience, job location, and company.
What is Social Media Marketing?
Social Media Marketing is a part of Digital Marketing. As the name suggests, it uses the power of social media to market the brand's product and enhances revenue. Social media is a really effective way to reach new customers and be in contact with the existing ones. It helps the company have an idea about the trends and preferences going on in the market, according to which the company can tailor its business strategies. It helps them serve the customers better and enhance their revenue. They are paid well for the services they render. The average salary of a Social Media Manager is around INR 4.31 LPA.
