Hornet

Industry: Military And International Affairs

Company Size: 11-50 employees

Founded: 2023

Hornet is an innovative Cryptocurrency Forensics and Intelligence platform. Hornet plays a vital role in assisting law enforcement agencies like the CID and STF and other state police agencies in their investigations pertaining to crypto-related crimes. Along with this, Hornet also works alongside various Crypto Exchanges to ensure they are in full compliance with existing rules and regulations.



In acknowledgment of its contribution to the tech field, Hornet was privileged to take home the top prize at the STPI CHUNAUTI 5.0, a recognition that further boosted their credibility and subsequently helped raise pre-seed funds from Pontaq VC, an international cross-border Venture Capital firm.

Hornet's scientific prowess was further validated when it won the NIDHI PRAYAS Grant given by the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata. This was awarded under the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India, underscoring the organization's depth in scientific and technological expertise.

The initiative's uniqueness was further kid-gloved when it was presented with the Best Innovation award by the Lt. Governor of Delhi Shri Vinai Saxena. Subsequently, the outfit emerged as the Best Startup at ABP-INFOCOM 2023, a testament to its status as a leading innovator in its sphere.

The global tech community also recognized its merits when Hornet was selected for a fully sponsored visit to one of the world's largest entrepreneurial conferences, TiECon, in 2024, in San Francisco, USA.

Back home in India, Hornet had the significant opportunity to represent the Department of Science and Technology of West Bengal at the esteemed India Mobile Congress in 2023, further cementing its place in the country's tech panorama.

Last but not least, Hornet was incubated at ISI, Kolkata – among India's premier institutions – rendering it the formidable platform it is today.