Numerous startups are emerging in Mumbai every day, but many falter due to a lack of learning from successful companies that have managed to thrive. We've just compiled a list of 155 well-known and rapidly growing Mumbai-based companies that have impressed investors.

1. Apna:
   

• Description: Apna is a professional networking and job-search platform that caters to blue- and gray-collar professionals, connecting them with relevant job opportunities and like-minded individuals.
• Founding Year: Established in 2019 by Nirmit Parikh.
• Industry: Specializes in Employment, Human Resources, Recruiting, and Staffing Agency services.
• Size: Currently employs 101-250 individuals.
• Funding: Has raised $93,450,000 across 4 funding rounds from notable investors like Sequoia Capital India, Greenoaks Capital, and Tiger Global Management.
• Website: Apna

2.UpGrad:

• Description: UpGrad is an online platform offering courses in various fields such as Data Science, Technology, Management, and Law, providing accessible higher education opportunities.
• Founding Year: Established in 2015 by Mayank Kumar, Phalgun Kompalli, Ravijot Chugh, and Ronnie Screwvala.
• Industry: Focuses on E-Learning, EdTech, and Education.
• Size: Employs a significant workforce of 1001-5000 individuals.
• Funding: Has secured $176,283,446 in funding from investors including Temasek Holdings, International Finance Corporation, and Unilazer Ventures.
• Website: UpGrad
  
  3.Skillmatics:
  
• Creates educational games for children in preschool and primary school.
  
  4.Reliance Jio:
  
• Description: Reliance Jio is a telecommunications company known for providing high-speed mobile internet connections across India, revolutionizing the digital landscape.
• Founding Year: Established in 2010 by Mukesh Ambani.
• Industry: Operates in Apps, Information Services, Internet, and Telecommunications sectors.
• Size: Employs a large workforce of over 10,000 individuals.
• Funding: Remarkably, it has raised a staggering $24,767,620,475 from 35 investors, including Citi, Facebook, and Google.
• Website: Reliance Jio
  
  5.Kodo:
  
• Description: Kodo is a fintech startup that focuses on small businesses' corporate card and B2B payments needs.
• Founding Year: 2019
• Founders: Deepti Sanghi, Gaurav Thapa
• Industry: B2B, Financial Services, FinTech, Small and Medium Businesses
• Number of Employees: 11-50
• Funding: $8,736,466
• Funding Rounds: 2
• Number of Investors: 5
• Key Investors: Brex, Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, Goat Capital, Blaine Vess
• Website: Kodo
  
  6.Reliance Retail:
  
   
• Description: Reliance Retail operates a chain of local stores, supermarkets, and wholesale/specialty stores, as well as an online store.
• Founding Year: 2006
• Founders: Mukesh Ambani
• Industry: Consumer Goods, Grocery, Retail
• Number of Employees: 10001+
• Funding: $6,419,310,306
• Funding Rounds: 6
• Number of Investors: 8
• Key Investors: Silver Lake, General Atlantic, GIC, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, TPG
• Website: Reliance Retail
  
  7.Jai Kisan:
  
• Description: Jai Kisan is a finance platform that serves rural emerging markets with long-term funding.
• Founding Year: 2017
• Founders: Adriel Maniego, Arjun Ahluwalia
• Industry: Agriculture, AgTech, Financial Services, FinTech
• Number of Employees: 11-50
• Funding: $35,400,000
• Funding Rounds: 5
• Number of Investors: 18
• Key Investors: BlackSoil, Blume Ventures, Stride Ventures, Better Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investment
• Website: Jai Kisan
  
  8.Toppr:
  
• Description: Toppr is an after-school learning software that offers assistance for admission exams and learning courses.
• Founding Year: 2013
• Founders: Hemanth Goteti, Zishaan Hayath
• Industry: E-Learning, EdTech, Education
• Number of Employees: 1001-5000
• Funding: $112,087,670
• Funding Rounds: 11
• Number of Investors: 14
• Key Investors: InnoVen Capital, SAIF Partners, Eight Roads Ventures, Alteria Capital, Helion Venture Partners
• Website: Toppr
  
  9.MyGlamm:
  
• Description: MyGlamm is a direct-to-consumer beauty firm that connects stylists, beauticians, nail technicians, and spa aestheticians with customers.
• Founding Year: 2015
• Founders: Darpan Sanghvi, Priyanka Gill
• Industry: Beauty, Marketplace, Mobile Apps
• Number of Employees: 101-250
• Funding: $56,035,717
• Funding Rounds: 8
• Number of Investors: 14
• Key Investors: Bessemer Venture Partners, Amazon, Kalaari Capital, Trifecta Capital Advisors, Brand Capital
• Website: MyGlamm
  
  10.CarTrade:
  
• Description: CarTrade.com is India's premier online automotive marketplace for new and used vehicle buyers and sellers.
• Founding Year: 2009
• Founders: Vinay Sanghi
• Industry: Auctions, Automotive, E-Commerce, Marketplace
• Number of Employees: 1001-5000
• Funding: $307,351,129
• Funding Rounds: 8
• Number of Investors: 9
• Key Investors: Canaan Partners, Temasek Holdings, Tiger Global Management, March Capital, Warburg Pincus
• Website: CarTrade

These startups span various industries, from education and finance to telecommunications and e-commerce, contributing to Mumbai's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.