Success Stories: Startups That Began with Less Than INR 5 Lacs

Starting a business with limited funds can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Here are some inspiring success stories of startups that began with less than INR 5 lakhs and went on to achieve great success:

1. Flipkart: Founded by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal in 2007, Flipkart started with a modest investment of INR 4 lakhs. Today, it’s one of India’s largest e-commerce companies, valued at billions of dollars.
2. OYO Rooms: Ritesh Agarwal started OYO Rooms in 2013 with just INR 5,000. The company has since grown into a global hospitality chain, revolutionizing budget accommodations.
3. Zomato: Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah launched Zomato in 2008 with an initial investment of INR 4 lakhs. It has now become a leading restaurant discovery and food delivery platform in India.
4. Paytm: Vijay Shekhar Sharma founded Paytm in 2010 with an initial investment of INR 8.2 l akhs. Today, Paytm is a major player in India’s digital payments landscape.
5. BharatPe: Ashneer Grover and Shashvat Nakrani started BharatPe in 2018 with an initial investment of INR 5 lakhs. The company has quickly become a significant name in the fintech sector.

These stories demonstrate that with determination, innovation, and a clear vision, it’s possible to build a successful business even with limited resources. For more inspiration and insights, visit Listartup.