Startup headlines are often dominated by funding announcements, investment rounds and valuation milestones. Yet many brands continue to build successful businesses through persistence, careful resource management and a willingness to grow on their own terms.
At the inaugural edition of the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups , presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, these journeys were recognised through the Bootstrapped Champion Award category. The honour was presented at the grand reveal and felicitation ceremony held on August 21, 2026, at Novotel,Bengaluru.
