NOVEMBER 01 2023

Red Oleander

As we march ahead with young teams led mostly by women, we proudly present to you the Outlook Start-up Outperformers 2023. In a crowd of lists and ranks, this compilation of three rankings stands out by its sheer robustness, its eye to detail and the exhaustive parameters that will help you separate the chaff from the grain.

Suchetana Ray - November 01, 2023

Best of the Best

What are the ingredients that go into the perfect brew for a successful start-up? How well-placed are our states and cities to support entrepreneurs? The Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023 provides a holistic view of the start-up ecosystem in the country. A lowdown on what to expect in this issue:

Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: Direct to Consumer Top 5

As part of the Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023 rankings, we profile top five growth-stage start-ups in the Direct To Consumer sector

Ayaan Kartik - November 01, 2023

The Direct Channel

The D2C market is expected to grow at approximately 40% between FY22 and FY27, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry. Powered by technological advancements and strengthening of the digital ecosystem and local demand, numerous manufacturers have started selling directly to the customers. Within the D2C sector, direct online channels are witnessing growth

Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: Building on Ecommerce

India is the second largest internet market in the world with over 800 million users, according to investment promotion agency Invest India. The access to cheaper internet, coupled with increase in spending power, has led to significant growth in the ecommerce sector in the country. A look at top five start-ups in this sector, as per the Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023 rankings

Abdul Haleem Sherif - November 01, 2023

Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: EdTech Top 5

A look at the top five growth-stage start-ups in the edtech sector, as per the Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023 rankings

Mahima Sinha - November 01, 2023

Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: FinTech Top 5

As part of the Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023 rankings, we profile top five growth-stage start-ups in the fintech sector

Vinita Bhatia - November 01, 2023

Edtech Uncertainties

The edtech sector saw a sharp rise during the Covid-19 pandemic, which had put a pause on offline education. Edtech start-ups revolutionised the field of education with innovative offerings. However, post pandemic, the market size and the funding have shrunk. According to Tracxn Feed Geo Report, there has been a 48% decrease in funding for the sector in the first seven months of this year compared to the corresponding period last year

Fintech Ambitions

The fintech market in India is among the fastest growing ones in the world. The second most funded start-up sector in the country in 2022, fintech’s market size is estimated to reach approximately $150 billion by 2025, up from $50 billion in 2021, according to investment promotion agency Invest India. Its major sub-sectors are digital lending, payments, insurtech and wealthtech.

Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: Healthtech Top 5

As part of the Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023 rankings, we profile the top five growth-stage start-ups in the healthtech sector

Parth Singh - November 01, 2023

Healthtech Vitals

Covid-19 revolutionised the health sector in the country, as entrepreneurs rushed to fill the gaps within the healthcare ecosystem with technological interventions. Investors matched their enthusiasm and together they pushed the sector to new heights. Digital transformation of the sector helped the start-ups cover a larger market base

Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: CleanTech Top 3

The top three growth-stage start-ups in the cleantech sector, an emerging sector for start-ups, as per the Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023 rankings

Naina Gautam - November 01, 2023

Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: DeepTech Top 3

Top three growth-stage start-ups in the DeepTech sector, an emerging sector for start-ups, as per the Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023 rankings

Naina Gautam

& Mahima Sinha - November 01, 2023

Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: Sustainability Top 3

Top three growth-stage start-ups in the sustainability sector, an emerging sector for start-ups, as per the Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023 rankings

Mahima Sinha - November 01, 2023

Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: Sectoral Peculiarities and Growth Factors of Start-Ups

Sectoral Peculiarities and Growth Factors of Start-Ups