Beyond the hype and futuristic headlines, a new breed of metaverse startups is quietly reshaping how we live, work, and play online. These innovators aren’t just building virtual spaces — they’re crafting entire digital economies, social ecosystems, and creative playgrounds that blur the line between imagination and reality.
From immersive learning platforms where students explore history inside ancient cities, to collaborative design tools that let architects draft skyscrapers alongside global teams in real time, metaverse startups are turning bold ideas into tangible experiences. Some focus on hyper-realistic avatars and spatial audio to deepen connection, while others build marketplaces where digital fashion, art, and virtual land have real-world value.
What makes this wave of startups truly compelling isn’t just their technological ambition — it’s their willingness to ask bigger questions: Can the metaverse empower local artists to reach global audiences? Could it democratize access to education or entrepreneurship? And how do we design virtual worlds that feel inclusive and humane, rather than exclusive or over whel -ming?
These ventures are also challenging industry giants by prioritizing open standards, decentralised ownership, and ethical design — ensuring the metaverse grows beyond a corporate product into a shared cultural landscape.
In many ways, metaverse startups are today’s digital pioneers. They’re not only coding new worlds but also redefining how we might gather, learn, create, and trade in a reality that extends far beyond screens. Their work hints at a future where our digital lives feel as rich and meaningful as our physical ones.
CIO TechOutlook in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Metaverse Startups in India - 2025’ who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in providing excellent services. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable product and services.
We present to you CIOTechOutlook 10 Most Promising Metaverse Startups In India – 2025.
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| Company Name | Company Description |
|---|---|
| Bullieverse | The company empowers gamers and creators with true digital ownership through NFTs and blockchain-based rewards where users can explore immersive 3D worlds, engage in community-driven games, and more |
| Cusmat | Offers customizable 3D environments and avatars, enabling users to interact in real time through virtual events, shared spaces, and creative exhibitions |
| IKonz | The firm catering to creative expression, social engagement, and immersive entertainment, the company offers customizable avatars, virtual events, and seamless spatial interaction |
| Ink In Caps | The company's platform, which has been evolving over three years across multiple sporting events from the IPL to the World Cup, functions seamlessly on handsets operating on inconsistent 3G, 4G, or... |
| KiXR | Combining AR, VR, and XR, the company enables businesses to create highly interactive and photorealistic virtual environments where users can engage through lifelike avatars, product simulations,... |
| Madras MindWorks | Specializes in extended reality (XR), including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), delivering enterprise-grade metaverse experences and training solutions |
| Nadcab Labs | The company enables businesses to converge immersive experiences with decentralized technologies, driving growth through secure, intelligent, and sustainable metaverse ecosystems |
| OriginX | The company enables users to explore customizable 3D spaces, conduct virtual events, and engage in real-time learning or simulations with a focus on community building and spatial interaction |
| Rwizen Technologies | Focuses on creating rich 3D virtual ecosystems for immersive collaboration, training, and engagement, helps organizations build custom virtual environments and more |
| Unada Labs | Offers innovative solutions through its flagship product, and its Real Estate Sales Operating System (OS) revolutionizes property visualization, analytics, and micro market development. |
