SaaSBoomi Awards

Annual Awards Celebrating the AI-First Evolution of SaaS

About

SaaS is evolving, powered by AI that’s unlocking automation, personalization, and intelligence like never before. The SaaSBoomi Awards honor companies leading this transformation—businesses redefining their value and shaping the future of software. These awards aren’t just about recognition; they celebrate the innovation and resilience that define our vibrant SaaS community. The time to reimagine software is now—are you ready to lead the way? Applications open now!

Venue & Date

Chennai

Applications

Open till January 20

Award Categories

AI SaaS Startup of the year

For startups that go beyond simple AI integration to create transformative user experiences and value propositions.

SaaS startup of the year

For SaaS startups in India, which has achieved great heights at a global level and serves as a lighthouse for all other SaaS entrepreneurs in India. These are the companies setting new standards for what’s possible in the AI era.

Scale-up startup of the year

For startups that have crossed the chasm and achieved an ARR of $25m or more in the last two years.

Breakout SaaS startup of the year

For startups that have achieved remarkable traction through innovative approaches, whether through AI-driven pivots, new market opportunities, or exceptional execution.

Developer, Tools, and Infra SaaS Startup of the year

For startups that are building the next generation of developer tools, DevOps solutions, and infrastructure platforms that are enabling the AI-first world.

“Build for Bharat” SaaS Startup of the year

For startups that have scaled to $3m ARR or more and have more than 50% of revenue from India, showing how AI-powered SaaS can solve uniquely Indian challenges at scale.

How it works

1. Applications & Nominations

Startups can apply for themselves or nominate others. Each startup can enter a maximum of 2 categories.

2. Shortlisting of Startups

The jury will shortlist startups for each category through a transparent process.

3. Shortlisting of Finalists

The jury will shortlist five finalists for each category through a transparent process.

4. Selection of Winners

The jury will deliberate on the finalists and select the winner for each category through a voting mechanism.

5. Announcement of Winners

The names of winners will be announced and trophies will be presented at an Awards ceremony in Chennai.

Who can apply?

SaaS companies that have products generating recurring revenue (whether monthly, quarterly or annual)

Indian SaaS Companies – founded by Indian founders with a significant presence in India

They should have been in existence for over 12 months

Highlights from Awards 2023

Meet our Jury Members

Aneesh Reddy

Co-Founder & CEO, Capillary Technologies

Ankit Oberoi

CEO, Geniee International Group

Ashwini Asokan

CEO & Founder, Vue.ai – Mad Street Den brands

Girish Mathrubootham

Executive Chairman & Founder, Freshworks

Krish Subramanian

Co-founder & CEO, Chargebee

Manav Garg

Founder & CEO, Eka Software

Suresh Sambandam

CEO, Kissflow

Vinod Muthukrishnan

VP & COO – Webex Customer Experience, Cisco

Organising Team

Ankit Oberoi

CEO, Geniee International Group

Avinash Raghava

CEO & Founding Volunteer SaaSBoomi

Kedar Kulkarni

Co-founder & CEO, HyperVerge

Pallav Nadhani

Founder & ex-CEO, FusionCharts/Charts.com (acquired)

Prajna Chandra Arikathota

Operations Manager, SaaSBoomi

Vinod Muthukrishnan

VP & COO – Webex Customer Experience, Cisco

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