A Celebration of Innovation, Purpose, and Possibility
India’s startup landscape is on fire, and it’s not just about unicorns or funding rounds anymore. It’s about building meaningful ventures that touch lives, solve critical problems, and redefine industries. At the heart of this transformation lies a new generation of entrepreneurs—bold, purpose-driven, and resilient.
The Htraction Demo Day 2025 was more than a showcase of ideas; it was a display of courage, creativity, and commitment. Amongst the many trailblazers, these 12 startups stood out for their clarity of vision, innovative models, and potential to make a lasting impact.
1. Declutter Solutions Pvt Ltd
Founders: Nitu Joseph and Sreechanth Sundaram
Website: decluttersolutions.in
Declutter Solutions Private Limited is a purpose-driven social venture at the forefront of environmental innovation in India. Its mission is to transform waste into value through sustainable product creation, in-depth research, and climate change mitigation strategies. The company specializes in ecosystem-based adaptation and proudly integrates the informal sector, empowering communities, supporting nonprofits, and driving impactful change.
Guided by the core principles of sustainability, innovation, and social impact, the company is committed to building a circular economy. By embracing cutting-edge technologies and inclusive practices, it develops eco-friendly solutions that not only reduce waste but also foster social equity.
Co-founded by Sreechanth Sundaram and Nitu Joseph, Declutter Solutions is more than a company; it represents a movement to reimagine waste, regenerate ecosystems, and restore dignity to those working behind the scenes in waste management.
2. Gocarin Industries Private Limited
Founder: Dr. Ramanuj Panda
Website: gocarin.com
Gocarin Industries Private Limited is a forward-thinking Indian company dedicated to transforming the animal nutrition landscape through the production of high-quality animal feed and the delivery of extension services in animal husbandry. Gocarin is committed to modernizing the Indian animal feed supply chain and promoting sustainable and science-based practices in livestock management.
Operating under NIC code 1533, Gocarin specializes in the manufacture of prepared animal feeds, including nutritious cattle feed, and supports farmers through hands-on advisory and extension services. By integrating modern technologies and efficient processes, the company aims to enhance productivity and sustainability across the animal agriculture sector.
Led by directors Prakash Kumar Barik and Bikram Kumar Giri, Gocarin Industries operates with an authorized share capital of INR 60.00 lakh and a paid-up capital of INR 51.49 lakh. With innovation, quality, and farmer welfare at its core, Gocarin is poised to play a pivotal role in the future of animal husbandry in India.
3. MadVR Solutions
Founder: Vincet Dsouza
Website: madvr.in
MadVR Solutions Private Limited is redefining medical education and surgical training through advanced virtual reality (VR) technology. Focused on creating immersive, realistic simulations, the platform enables doctors, especially residents and junior surgeons, to safely develop and refine their surgical skills in a controlled virtual environment.
With lifelike scenarios that replicate the challenges of real surgeries, MadVR offers both guided and independent training experiences. Its unique error-based learning approach allows doctors to learn from mistakes, while detailed performance analytics help track progress and enhance skill retention.
Cost-effective and scalable, MadVR stands as a modern alternative to traditional cadaver labs and expensive simulators. Through innovation, human-centered design, and a commitment to better patient outcomes, MadVR is shaping the future of surgical training—one simulation at a time.
4. Olitia
Founder: Dr. Sarika Sawhney
Website: olitia.com
- Founder: Dr. Sarika Sawhney
Website: olitia.com
Olitia is a wellness-driven startup on a mission to improve human health through nature-based products, starting with tea. Founded by Dr. Sarika Sawhney, Olitia’s signature offering is a premium tea blend scientifically developed to support bone health—an area often overlooked in daily nutrition.
Going beyond traditional beverages, Olitia has also expanded into skincare products, creating a holistic range that combines purity with purpose. Each product is rooted in the belief that preventive care should be both accessible and natural.
With a deep commitment to wellbeing and a farmer-first approach, Olitia is creating a movement that brews better health—one cup at a time.
5. Bignano Ventures Pvt Ltd
Founder: Koumal Kalantry
Website: bignano.in
Bignano Ventures Private Limited is an innovative company focused on transforming veterinary healthcare through rapid, do-it-yourself diagnostic kits for cattle. The company aims to make animal health management affordable and accessible, especially for rural farmers.
With a strong emphasis on research-driven solutions, Bignano offers easy-to-use kits for early detection of conditions like pregnancy, brucellosis, and mastitis. These kits empower farmers to diagnose issues on-site, reduce veterinary costs, and improve livestock productivity.
Having engaged with over 10,000 veterinary professionals and impacted more than 30,000 farmers, Bignano continues to bridge the gap between modern diagnostics and rural veterinary care, driving better outcomes for both farmers and their animals.
6. Sconto
Founder: Sourav Chakraborty
Website: sconto.ai
Sconto is a Kolkata-based seed-stage startup founded in 2022 by Sourav Chakraborty and Luca Albanese, revolutionizing how students access discounts and rewards. Backed by Origo Skincare with $258K in funding and a current valuation of ₹36.1 crore, Sconto is a fast-growing platform that connects students with exclusive offers from hyper-local to international brands.
Sconto enables students to create verified Digital Sconto IDs, allowing them to discover, save, and earn through curated deals both online and in-store. For businesses, Sconto offers a powerful dashboard to personalize offers and target this niche demographic more effectively, boosting brand awareness, customer acquisition, and loyalty.
The platform’s gamified SCOINS rewards system further drives engagement by allowing students to redeem enhanced offers while helping partner brands retain and reward customers in a cost-effective, student-focused way. Competing with players like Groupon and Zillion, Sconto is carving a unique space in the student commerce ecosystem.
7. Daakia Private Limited
Founder: Animesh Kumar
Website: daakia.co.in
Daakia is an integrated social and business communication platform—India’s first-of-its-kind cross-platform mobile and web solution, designed to simplify and unify communication across personal, professional, and enterprise spaces.
Built as an Enterprise SaaS solution, Daakia offers secure intra-organization messaging, video conferencing, and real-time translation tools. Whether at work, at home, or on the go, users can communicate effortlessly across languages, locations, and devices, without switching between multiple apps.
From chatting with loved ones to collaborating with colleagues, hosting meetings to sharing memories, Daakia provides a seamless experience through its robust suite of chat, call, conference, and translation features.
At its core, Daakia is committed to building a user-driven digital ecosystem that fosters collaboration, enhances data control, and bridges the digital divide. By promoting secure and accessible communication, Daakia empowers individuals and organizations alike, championing digital equality and the future of connected living.
8. DronaMaps
Founder: Ayushi Mishra
Website: dronamaps.com
DronaMaps is a robust, end-to-end platform revolutionizing infrastructure and real estate management through the power of drones, spatial AI, and IoT. From planning to construction to live operations, DronaMaps delivers real-time, actionable insights that drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across every stage of a project.
Built for scale and precision, DronaMaps offers best-in-class software for large-scale drone operations and analytics. With high-accuracy 3D mapping, AI-powered analytics, and real-time monitoring, the platform seamlessly integrates with existing systems, enabling enterprises to make smarter, faster decisions.
Whether it’s monitoring highways, managing smart cities, or overseeing commercial real estate developments, DronaMaps empowers teams to plan and manage drone operations across regions, track project progress live, and automate data quality assurance. Its data standardization and validation tools ensure consistent, reliable information throughout the project lifecycle.
The platform’s unlimited reconstruction pipeline enables the creation of rich, detailed 3D models from drone footage, delivering comprehensive spatial insights without data volume limits.
9. Athrv Cloud
Founder: Jayanta
Website: athrvcloud.com
Athrv Cloud is an AI-powered cloud platform designed to simplify and accelerate agile software testing and reporting. The platform offers end-to-end solutions for code compliance, scalability, stability, memory leaks, cyber and regulatory compliance, and open-source threat analysis.
As software development becomes increasingly complex, Athrv Cloud provides a secure, scalable CI/CD environment that automates testing, reduces manual efforts, and delivers intelligent insights. Developers and testers can adopt the platform in just hours, eliminating the need for in-house CI/CD teams and streamlining code management and defect detection.
With a mission to ensure high-quality, reliable software releases through seamless automation, Athrv Cloud empowers teams to move faster, build smarter, and innovate with confidence.
10. Unlock.fit
Founder: Masroor Lodi
Website: unlock.fit
Unlock.fit is a leading DNA-based health tech company that combines genomics and mobile technology to deliver highly personalized nutrition and wellness programs. Using advanced DNA testing, the company decodes each individual’s genetic profile to create tailored plans that improve fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being.
Solutions are trusted by top athletes, professionals, and organizations looking to boost performance and prioritize health. Delivered through a user-friendly digital platform, the programs make science-backed wellness accessible anytime, anywhere.
Whether enhancing employee wellbeing or supporting peak athletic performance, Unlock.fit empowers individuals to make smarter, personalized health choices and unlock their full potential.
11. Logistos Technology Pvt Ltd
Founder: Asuttosh Mohapatra
Website: logistos.in
Logistos Technology Private Limited, incorporated on July 17, 2023, is a Maharashtra-based company specializing in warehousing and transportation support services, with a strategic focus on the food and beverage industry. Headquartered in Thane, Logistos supports supply chain efficiency through reliable storage solutions and logistics management tailored to sector-specific needs.
With an authorized capital of ₹1.00 million and paid-up capital of ₹0.10 million, the company operates as a non-government entity, leveraging technology to streamline operations and ensure quality in storage and transit. The board comprises Amit Rajput, Asutosh Mohapatra, Sameer Chavan, and Parshuram Mhatre, who bring expertise across logistics and industry-specific operations.
12. DownStocks AI
Founder: Rushikesh Chavan
Website: downstocks.net
Downstocks AI is the world’s first AI-powered, fully automated, unmanned stock trading platform designed specifically for retail investors. Built to address the core challenges faced by first-time and time-strapped traders, the platform eliminates the need for market expertise or active monitoring during trading hours.
With over 87% of new traders quitting due to a lack of time and knowledge, Downstocks AI steps in as a game-changer, handling everything from research and decision-making to trade execution without any manual input. Retail investors can access institutional-grade algorithmic trading using simple prompts like “Invest ₹10,000 now,” while the AI analyzes market sentiment, technical and fundamental indicators, and executes trades at ultra-high frequencies.
By making powerful, hands-free investing accessible to everyone, Downstocks AI enables users to participate confidently in the markets—anytime, anywhere.
Final Thoughts: The Future Is in Good Hands
These 12 ventures are a reflection of what’s possible when vision meets execution. Whether solving century-old challenges or shaping the next technological frontier, these startups are not just building businesses—they’re building the future of India.
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