Setu
Founded 2018 · 376 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
Find your way into Setu
Setu provides APIs, SDKs, and pre-built screens that let businesses embed fintech services such as KYC verification, eSign, account aggregation, UPI payments, and bill payments (BBPS). It targets lenders and businesses building financial services in India, operating in the fintech infrastructure category.
Founders & leadership
Setu was founded in 2018 by Nikhil Kumar.
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Nikhil KumarinCo-Founder & Chief Evangelist2018–2026
Investors · 3
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Setu went on to found or lead other companies.
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India’s PM-Setu plan has begun to align its human resources with development goals | Mintlivemint.com · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Setu do?
- Setu provides APIs, SDKs, and pre-built screens that let businesses embed fintech services such as KYC verification, eSign, account aggregation, UPI payments, and bill payments (BBPS). It targets lenders and businesses building financial services in India, operating in the fintech infrastructure category.
- Who founded Setu?
- Setu was founded by Nikhil Kumar in 2018.
- Who are Setu's investors?
- Setu's investors include Alpha Wave Global, IIMA Ventures, Velocity.