Six Malayali-founded startups enter Forbes global growth potential list

Kochi: Six startups, led by Malayalis, have secured a place on the list of 200 global companies with high growth potential. Among these, two are headquartered in Kerala. The list was prepared jointly by Forbes India and D-Globalist.

The two Kerala-based startups are FlexiCloud, co-founded by Anooja Basheer and Vinod Chacko, and Ease Dementia, co-founded by Jolly Jose Painadath, Amrutha P Varghese and P J Sijo.

FlexiCloud provides a unified platform for startups and small businesses to access leading cloud solutions worldwide. Ease Dementia focuses on supporting individuals affected by dementia and those at risk of developing it by offering memory clinics and active ageing centres.

Another notable startup on the list is MicroGrafeo, co-founded by Malayalis Ranjhu Nair, Mohan Mathew, Santosh Mahalingam and Shyam Kumar, along with Coimbatore native Jaishankar Seetharaman. MicroGrafeo specialises in creating modern private office spaces across various cities in South India.

The other Malayali-led companies featured in the list are 

• CloudSEK , founded by Rahul Sasi, which operates in the field of cyber security.
• Futuric Technologies, founded by Jinu Joghi and Thomas Thomas, which develops digital signage solutions.
• HempStreet, founded by Abhishek Mohan, which focuses on developing pain relief solutions.

These companies highlight the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of Malayalis on a global stage.