Independent Startup Registry
About UpForge
Not a media platform. Not a marketplace. A permanent public record of serious builders.
Manually Verified
Every profile reviewed before listing
No Paid Rankings
Zero sponsored placements, ever
Permanently Indexed
Public, structured, always accessible
AI-Powered Analysis
Growth insights for every listed startup
Free for Founders
Listing, reports, and tools — always free
India is now home to the world's 3rd largest startup ecosystem
and growing — ₹9.2B funded in Q1 2026 alone
126 Unicorns
& counting in India
"Every serious startup needs a permanent, verifiable record. UpForge fills that gap for India."
— Independent Founder · Bengaluru
"We used UpForge to cite startup data in our due diligence report. Clean, structured, trustworthy."
— Early-Stage Investor · Mumbai
"Listed our startup before our seed round. Investors found us here first."
— Founder, Series A · Delhi NCR
India's startup data was fragmented, unverified, and buried.
90% of Indian startups have zero structured digital presence
Less than 10% appear on verified databases
Investors lose time verifying basic startup information
Avg 3–5 days per due diligence on basic data
Founders lack institutional-grade digital credibility early on
Most rely only on LinkedIn and AngelList
India's startup data is fragmented across 200+ sources
No single trusted public registry existed before
UpForge is India's independent startup registry — not a media outlet, not an accelerator. We document startup data in a neutral, permanently accessible format.
Built for Builders
Every listed startup represents independent execution — no accelerator required, no VC needed to get listed.
Structured Credibility
Profiles are designed as institutional records, not social media posts. Data-first, editorial-grade.
Independent First
We spotlight founders before the headlines do. UpForge is where a startup's story starts.
Long-Term Vision
Trust, quality, and permanence over traffic and virality. Built to last decades, not quarters.
From 10,000 startups
to a global ecosystem.
2016
Startup India launched — 10,000 registered startups
2019
India crosses 50,000 DPIIT-recognized startups
2021
Record $42B funding — India's breakout year
2023
100+ unicorns, 3rd largest ecosystem globally
2025
72,000+ active startups, AI-led second wave begins
2026
UpForge becomes India's independent public registry
Founders
Build your paper trail
Get independently verified and indexed in India's most trusted startup registry.
ExploreInvestors
Discover before the crowd
Search verified startup data across 30+ sectors before they hit headlines.
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Cite with confidence
Reliable startup data — manually verified, permanently accessible, always citable.
ExploreWhat is UpForge?
UpForge is India's independent startup registry — a free, structured, and permanently accessible public record of verified Indian startups across 30+ sectors.
Is UpForge free for founders?
Yes. Listing your startup on UpForge is completely free. We believe every serious builder deserves institutional-grade digital credibility without paying for it.
How does UpForge verify startups?
Every startup profile is manually reviewed before listing. We check basic company details, founders, and operational status to ensure accuracy.
Is UpForge a media company?
No. UpForge is neither a media outlet nor an accelerator. We are India's neutral, independent registry — no paid rankings, no sponsored placements.
Who can use UpForge?
Founders use UpForge to build a verified digital paper trail. Investors use it to discover startups before they hit headlines. Press use it to cite reliable startup data.
How many startups are on UpForge?
UpForge lists thousands of verified Indian startups and grows daily across sectors like AI/ML, FinTech, SaaS, HealthTech, Climate Tech, and more.
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