00:00 Intro
00:48 Karlosi Technologies/Park
02:20 Herbino
04:38 Portal.Learn
06:15 Goat AI
07:44 Onpery
09:09 Johargram
10:13 366Pi/FloCard
11:31 The Open Field
12:19 oho Living
13:30 Puresh Daily
Jharkhand, one of India's poorest states, is showing surprising ambition in its startup ecosystem. Despite having a per capita income of just $1,107 and only 1,200 DPIIT-registered startups, Jharkhand is home to some remarkably innovative ventures
Karlosi Technologies / Parkosi
Karlosi Technologies, founded by Akhtarul Iman and Aiman Badar in 2020, launched Parkosi in 2023 to tackle India's parking crisis. Parkosi is like Airbnb for parking spots, allowing homeowners to rent out their unused parking spaces. Operating from West Bengal, Parkosi has generated 10 lakh rupees in its first three months and is expanding to cities like Mumbai, Guwahati, and Jamshedpur.
Herbino
Ankit Pratap Singh, inspired by eco-friendly practices during a backpacking trip in Southeast Asia, founded Herbino in Jamshedpur. Herbino focuses on creating sustainable hemp-based products. The company helps farmers grow and sell hemp, which is used in various eco-friendly products. Herbino aims to reach a 1 crore revenue run rate by FY25.
Portal.Learn
Jakso James founded Portal.Learn after struggling to find quality resources for learning Indian languages. Portal.Learn launched its app in March 2024, focusing on Bengali and Malayalam. With over 250 users already, Portal.Learn aims to become a leading platform for learning Indian languages.
Goat AI
Aditya Tiwari's Goat AI aims to make roads safer with its G-Fleet technology, which uses cameras and AI to monitor drivers and prevent accidents. Supplying to companies like Siemens and Tata Steel, Goat AI expects to reach 12 crore rupees in revenue by FY25.
Onpery
Pramod Priya Ranjan, while redesigning a sanitary napkin incinerator, realized the potential of menstrual cups. Onpery, co-founded with Professor Nachiket Thakur, offers innovative feminine hygiene products. Onpery has raised over 1.3 crore rupees in grants and prize money, making a significant impact in the feminine hygiene market.
Johargram
Ashish Satyavrat Sahu started Johargram in 2020, promoting traditional Jharkhand clothing. With demand growing both domestically and internationally, Johargram expects to make 1.5 to 2 crore rupees in FY25. The brand has built a profitable D2C model from Ranchi.
366Pi / FloCard
Founded by Amitesh Anand and Sushant Bharti, FloCard is a sustainable digital business card that plants a tree for each user. This innovative approach connects NGOs with enterprises aiming to meet sustainability goals, creating a win-win situation.
The Open Field
Kumar Abhishek Oraon and Dr. Manisha Oraon, along with Prateek Toppo, founded The Open Field to provide employment to Jharkhand's tribal communities. They offer authentic farm-to-table experiences and export tribal products like strawberry wine to Europe.
oho Living
Ritu Raj launched oho Living to provide affordable accommodation for working professionals. Starting with just 8 beds, oho Living now offers over 500 beds and expects to make 5 crore rupees in revenue by FY25.
Puresh Daily
Manish Piyush and Aditya Kumar started Puresh Daily to provide chemical-free milk and dairy products. Operating 17 farms with 120 cows, Puresh Daily serves over 1,500 daily customers and generates 3.6 crore rupees in revenue.
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