Linktree 

• Industry – Digital Marketing – Social Media Management 
• Offerings – Social Media Management Tool 
•  Website – https://linktr.ee/ 

   Linktree was created to make it simple for influencers and content creators to share their work across platforms with just one click. A Linktree link branches out to show all of a creator’s pages in one straightforward display, saving subscribers from having to laboriously search through various platforms to find their page.

 Linktree helps to create and customize your bio link in a few minutes. Connect your websites, stores, podcasts, social media accounts, music, videos, and events.  

Uber 

• Industry – Mobility – Transport 
• Offerings – Ride services 
•  Website- https://www.uber.com/us/en/about/uber-offerings

 Uber is a technology company whose mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Uber technology helps develop and maintain multisided platforms that match consumers looking for rides and independent providers of ride services, as well as with other forms of transportation, including public transit, bikes, and scooters. 

Uber also connects consumers and restaurants, grocers, and other merchants so they can buy and sell meals, groceries, and other items, then we match them with independent delivery service providers. Plus, Uber connects shippers and carriers in the freight industry. 

OYO 

• Industry – Hotels & Home – franchise model. It involved partnering with hotels 
• Offerings – Room Service 
•  Website- https://www.oyorooms.com/us/, https://www.oyorooms.com/ 

 Oyo, with operations in more than 800 cities across 80 countries, including India, the US, China, Europe, China, and others, has made a name for itself as one of the biggest hotel and hospitality chains in the world. 

For Ritesh, who began his journey to becoming one of the best entrepreneur success stories as a teenager, Airbnb was the biggest source of inspiration. 

Nykaa 

• Business Model – E-commerce, Inventory Model 
• Offerings – Women Fashion & Beauty 
• Website- https://www.nykaa.com

IIM- Falguni Nayar, a former student, left her 9–5 position at the age of 50 to pursue her dream of starting Nykaa. In this model, the goods are bought by brands and distributors, then they are sold straight to the customers. This contrasts with a marketplace model where third-party sellers list the products. 

This enables Nykaa to maintain a tighter grip on its products and helps them steer clear of any fake goods that might otherwise end up on the platform. 

Fandom 

• Industry – Hosting Service – Entertainment 
• Offerings – Content 
•  Website- https://www.fandom.com/ 

 The largest wiki in the world for gaming, fantasy, and entertainment culture is called Fandom and is known as a “nerd’s paradise.” 

Preply 

• Industry – Education – E-learning 
• Offerings – Tutor Service 
•  Website- https://preply.com/ 

Preply is a growing rapidly one-on-one language tutoring service. Students can choose tutors from over 185 countries to help them learn anything from Chinese to English thanks to a platform modeled after a marketplace like Upwork.  

Preply has an impressive user base of over 100,000 monthly students and 50,000 tutors registered to teach. 

Gumroad 

•  Business Model – Ecommerce  
• Offerings – Selling digital products 
•  Website- https://gumroad.com/ 

In the past, it has been difficult for digital creators to make money from their audiences. Over 120,000 creators who have sold over $688 million on Gumroad have found success there. 

Their platform enables creators to sell anything, including cookbooks and blog posts. Due to the surge in interest in the platform, Gumroad has started a blog, a “university,” and a podcast. 

Byju’s 

• Industry – Education – E-Learning 
• Offerings – Tutor Service 
•  Website- https://byjus.com/about-us/ 

Byju’s began as a simple e-learning platform but has developed into one of India’s most well-known and reliable ed-tech companies. 

Swiggy 

•  Industry – FoodTech 
• Offerings- – Grocery & daily essential supply 
•  Website-

 https://www.swiggy.com/,   https://www.swiggy.com/swiggy-genie, https://www.swiggy.com/swiggy-instamart

  The wildly popular food delivery service has distinguished itself as one of the inspiring success stories that began in its Bengaluru neighborhood, where only 25 partner restaurants could cover the needs of six delivery executives.  

What more could a foodie want than to have their favorite meals from their favorite restaurants delivered to them wherever they are in just 30 minutes?!

Misfits Market 

• Industry – Consumer Goods – Retail E-commerce  
• Offerings – Grocery – Organic produce boxes, items that might otherwise go to waste 
•  Website- https://www.misfitsmarket.com

Providing an organic meal delivery service with fresh fruits and vegetables while reducing food waste. Misfits Market is committed to reducing the cycle of food waste and increasing access to high-quality, affordable food.

To save organic produce and other grocery items that might otherwise go to waste, we directly collaborate with farmers and makers.  

Brightwheel 

•  Industry – Technology – SaaS 
• Offerings – Children Management Software / App 
•  Website- https://mybrightwheel.com/ 

It is by no means simple to manage a daycare or preschool. Daycare center staff must manage attendance, balance lesson plans, and calm worried parents while doing it all. Brightwheel saw a chance and created its SaaS product to essentially handle every aspect of running a childcare facility. 

Millions of families and thousands of educators around the world trust Brightwheel, making it the most adored technology brand in early education. 

Bombay Shaving Company 

• Business Model – Personal Care & Grooming 
• Offerings – Men’s Grooming
• Website- https://bombayshavingcompany.com

 Successful Indian startup Bombay Shaving specializes in creating a range of skincare, beard care, and shaving products. Men’s grooming, personal care, shampoo, beard care, skincare, and homemade soap are the areas of expertise for the brand. 

Zerodha 

• Industry – Finance, Stock Exchange 
• Offerings – Low Brokerage Trading  
•  Website- https://zerodha.com/ 

The company primarily employs the concept of discount broking, which entails charging a minimal commission or low brokerage on transactions to entice investors to use this platform. 

Due to its reputation among traders, Zerodha has amassed a clientele of more than 1 million, making it the largest stockbroker in terms of clients. 

Epigamia 

•  Industry – FoodTech 
• Offerings – Healthy Snack  
•  Website- https://epigamiastore.com/ 

India’s first branded plant-based yogurt made with coconut milk has been introduced by Epigamia. Epigamia is a high-end natural plant-based Greek yogurt that encourages one cup of healthy living. 

Epigamia is a brand of all-natural Greek yogurt with success stories that promote a secure way of life one cup at a time.  

Here are a few small businesses that were founded using a YouTube channel as their foundation.

Ashleigh King

•  Industry – Art & Craft 
• Offerings – Paintings – Digital Content 
•  Website- https://www.youtube.com/@ashleighKing

Ashleigh, an artistic person, discusses her artistic journey using social media. She recently launched her own small business and began selling her artwork online. 

Resin Crafts

•  Industry – Art & Craft 
• Offerings – Craft
•  Website- https://www.youtube.com/@resincrafts1014 

Online content is produced by a Resin Artist who also sells her work. That inspires any teen or student to launch a small business and lead the life of their dreams. 

Overthinker Apparel 

•  Industry – Apparel  
• Offerings – Clothing
•  Website- https://www.youtube.com/@overthinkerapparel

Overthinker Apparel is a small business, a women-owned clothing company started a year ago that Kayla and her mother currently manage from their home. In addition to graphic t-shirts, they produce sweatshirts with embroidery. They may inspire you to start your own dream life. 

Annika’s Leaf

• Industry – Digital Marketing – social media  
• Offerings –Educational content, Stationery, and more 
•  Website- https://www.youtube.com/@annikasleaf/ 

  Annika shares her daily life and educational content on a variety of subjects, including cooking, decorating an apartment, and more. She started her small online studio. This an excellent business idea for students and teenagers.