India’s startup story has gone from “promising” to powerhouse in what feels like the blink of an eye. It’s now the third-largest startup ecosystem on Earth and the rocket ride has only just begun.
Add deep-tech muscle (top-five globally in AI and biotech) plus three world-class hubs - Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi - and you’ve got a recipe for nonstop innovation.
While global listings cooled, India stole the show in Q1 2025 with 62 IPOs raising $2.8 billion, including Hexaware’s $1 billion debut. In fact, India accounted for 22% of all IPO activity worldwide. Seriously impressive.
Share schemes (such as employee stock option plans) used to be rare, but given all the tech and startup activity, this isn’t the case anymore. Check these facts out:
The message is clear: talent now expects a stake in the game.
Trica Equity has been India’s original and go-to equity platform since 2019, serving 750+ companies (including 12 unicorns!).
Vestd brings B Corp values, battle-tested UK sharetech, and a single-minded belief that ownership changes everything.
…a powerful team!
What stays is everything people already value about Trica: the same trusted team, deep roots in India’s startup ecosystem, and local support you can actually speak to.
It’s a blend of the best: local expertise with a global edge.
What gets better is the added muscle - new features like document automation and flexible vesting, governance tools refined through years of experience in the UK, and the added transparency and accountability that comes with Vestd’s B Corp certification.
India is gearing up for $23 billion in IPOs by 2025 and a booming secondary market. The window is wide open for startups that treat employees like co-owners from day one.
Let’s give every teammate a piece of the victory - and build the next generation of Indian success stories, together.