Every Indian startup,
in one index.
Desh Crux tracks 23+ startups across 27 states — verified, searchable by sector and city, and built for founders, investors, and the press who cover them.
Made to fit how you use it
Whether you're building, funding, hiring, or reporting on India's startups, Desh Crux is shaped around what you actually need to find.
From search to verified contact
Three steps, no dead ends.
Filter by sector, city, funding stage, or verification status — combine as many as you need.
Every verified badge means our team checked the listing against its actual registration details.
Reach out directly from a verified profile — no cold-emailing a general inbox and hoping.
Not just a directory
Every listing carries structured data, not just a name and a logo.
Verified company data
Registration status, business category, and founder details are checked before a badge is granted.
Sector & funding intelligence
See how a category is growing, which cities are leading it, and where funding is concentrated.
Reach founders directly
Verified profiles include a real point of contact — skip the generic "info@" inbox.
Built for researchers and analysts
Stop copy-pasting from broken directories. Pull structured data directly from our index.
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Structured JSON Output
Every company profile is mapped to standard schema fields for easy parsing.
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Granular Filters
Query by sector, funding stage, city, or verification status.
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Export Ready
Download datasets for market mapping and competitive analysis.
The funding pulse
Track real-time funding activities across the Indian startup ecosystem.
Trusted by the ecosystem
"Desh Crux connected us with 3 angel investors in our first month. The verification badge added immediate trust that a generic directory couldn't provide."
"Finally, a directory that doesn't feel like a graveyard. The sector filters are incredibly precise."
"The live funding pulse is faster than scraping news sites."
"Found our exact competitors in seconds."
Featured on the index
Startups standing out this month for growth, funding, or sector impact.
Trending on the index
The listings getting the most search activity right now.
Indexes everything. Misses nothing.
Every startup, every sector, every state — one place to search it.
"We spent years watching great Indian startups stay invisible simply because no one could find them. Desh Crux exists to close that gap — one verified listing at a time."
— The Desh Crux team
Frequently asked
What is Desh Crux?
Desh Crux is a discovery platform and index of Indian startups. It lists founders, sectors, locations, and funding signals so investors, job seekers, and researchers can find and evaluate companies in one place.
How does a startup get the verified badge?
The Desh Crux team reviews a startup's registration and business details before granting a verified badge. Unverified listings remain visible but are labeled accordingly.
Is listing my startup on Desh Crux free?
Yes, creating a basic startup profile on Desh Crux is free. Visit the registration page to submit your company details.
Can investors search Desh Crux by sector or city?
Yes, listings are filterable by category and location, and each category page shows the current count of startups in that sector.
How often is the data updated?
The index is updated continuously as new startups register and existing ones secure funding. The live funding pulse reflects real-time ecosystem movements.