About Us
Who We Are
Founded in 2014, StartupTalky began as a simple Facebook Group, a small community of people who believed India's startup ecosystem deserved a dedicated voice. Today, it has grown into India's most prominent media platform for the startup world, trusted by Fortune 500 companies, unicorns, and growing startups alike.
Over the past decade, we have documented 3,000+ companies, profiled 5,000+ founders, published 9,000+ stories, and built a content library of 25,000+ pieces, making StartupTalky the most comprehensive record of India's startup journey.
Our Mission
To democratise access to startup knowledge, connecting founders, investors, aspiring entrepreneurs, job seekers, and key influencers with the information, insights, and stories they need to build, grow, and succeed.
We believe every startup story matters. Whether it's a unicorn crossing a billion-dollar valuation or a first-time founder making their first hire, StartupTalky is committed to telling those stories with accuracy, depth, and authenticity.
The Founder
Shubham Kumar, Founder, StartupTalky
Shubham Kumar founded StartupTalky in 2014 with a clear conviction: India's builders deserved a media platform that truly understood them.
"Since Day 1, we have been focused upon delivering exceptional value and impeccable reach to businesses who trust the ST brand value and the authenticity that comes with it. As founders and agencies continue to trust ST for their positioning endeavours, we remain focused upon our goal to amplify the reach."
Under his leadership, StartupTalky has evolved from a Facebook Group into a full-stack media platform, spanning editorial content, social media, newsletters, podcasts, and strategic brand partnerships.
By the Numbers
| Milestone | Count |
|---|---|
| Companies Covered | 3,000+ |
| Founders Profiled | 5,000+ |
| Stories Published | 9,000+ |
| Total Content Pieces | 25,000+ |
| Social Media Followers | 150,000+ |
| Community (Journalists, Experts & PR Pros) | 10,000+ |
| Years of Coverage | 10+ (Since 2014) |
What We Cover
StartupTalky covers every dimension of the Indian and global startup ecosystem:
- News: Daily funding rounds, IPOs, layoffs, acquisitions, corporate developments, and more
- Company Profiles: In-depth success stories, business models, case studies, and failure analyses
- Founder Profiles: Interviews, net worth breakdowns, and leadership journeys
- Finance: Stock market, personal finance, mutual funds, taxation, insurance, and investment guides
- Learning: Startup tips, marketing, SEO, fundraising, leadership, and growth hacking
- Sectors: Fintech, Edtech, Healthtech, EV, SaaS, E-commerce, and 30+ more
- Careers: Job opportunities, internships, skill development, and work culture
Who We Serve
StartupTalky's audience spans the full startup ecosystem:
- Founders & Co-founders looking for peer benchmarks, growth insights, and positioning
- Investors & VCs tracking deal flow, sector trends, and founder profiles
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs learning how to start and scale a business
- Job Seekers exploring startup career opportunities
- PR & Marketing Agencies amplifying their clients' stories
- Fortune 500 Companies & Unicorns partnering for brand visibility and thought leadership
Each well-written, meaningful article gets a space on our Facebook page and group (which happens to be the largest startup community in India). And there's much more in store for you.
For hugs, bugs, and suggestions, send your email to shubham@startuptalky.com.