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India’s Unicorn Club: Here's The Comprehensive List Of 100+ Unicorns In India

Inc42 · 2y ago

India’s Unicorn Club: Here's The Comprehensive List Of 100+ Unicorns In India

Since India's first unicorn in 2011, India is now home to 110 startup unicorns, who are collectively valued at $347 Bn. Read the article by clicking on "View Source" button to get the full list of Indian startups which have the Unicorn status-

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List of 111 Unicorn Startups in India | Top Unicorns in India

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 1y ago

List of 111 Unicorn Startups in India | Top Unicorns in India

India has crossed the 100 Unicorns mark a while back and is now the 3rd largest in Unicorn count only behind China and USA. Click on "Source" button below to see the entire list.

Unicorn Club Of 2024: 6 Startups Crossed $1 Bn Valuation Mark

Inc42 · 8m ago

Unicorn Club Of 2024: 6 Startups Crossed $1 Bn Valuation Mark

India's unicorn count has reached 118 with the addition of six new startups in 2024. These startups, including Perfios and RateGain, have collectively raised over $100 billion in funding. MoneyView was the only fintech company to join the unicorn club this year. The majority of the new unicorns are based in Bengaluru, the country's leading startup hub.

India's unicorn count at 67, dips for 1st time since 2017: Hurun

Inshorts · 1y ago

India's unicorn count at 67, dips for 1st time since 2017: Hurun

The number of unicorns in India has fallen by 1 to 67, as per Hurun's Global Unicorn Index 2024. This is the first time India's unicorn count has dipped since the launch of Hurun's list in 2017. India has the third-largest unicorn ecosystem in the world after the US and China, which house 703 and 340 unicorns, respectively.

What’s next for India’s unicorn club in 2024?

Inc42 · 1y ago

What’s next for India’s unicorn club in 2024?

The Indian startup ecosystem experienced a slowdown in creating new unicorns in 2023, with only two emerging, marking the lowest number since 2017. However, as investors regain confidence in 2024, at least a dozen startups are expected to join the unicorn club. The fintech sector is likely to produce the most new unicorns, followed by ecommerce and enterprise tech. Startups are also considering going public to secure funds, with 14 tech startups expected to list in 2024. Additionally, the trend of reverse flipping, or redomiciling Indian startups back to India, is becoming prominent.

Separating fact from fiction: how many unicorns does India really have?

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Separating fact from fiction: how many unicorns does India really have?

Perfios, an Indian startup that provides SaaS solutions, recently joined the unicorn club by raising $80 million in funding. A unicorn is a company valued at $1 billion or more. This raises the question of how many unicorns India really has. While there are varying opinions on the actual number, India has seen a significant rise in the number of unicorns in recent years, indicating a growing startup ecosystem in the country.

India has 83 unicorns, 51 gazelles, 96 cheetahs: Hurun India Future Unicorn List 2023

Business Today

Business Today · 1y ago

India has 83 unicorns, 51 gazelles, 96 cheetahs: Hurun India Future Unicorn List 2023

India currently has 83 unicorns, 51 gazelles, and 96 cheetahs, according to the Hurun India Future Unicorn List 2023. This report solidifies India's position as a global hub for the startup ecosystem, ranking third worldwide. The rise of Indian unicorns highlights the country's potential for wealth creation. The list features 84 startup founders with a cumulative wealth of INR 4.23 crore, and Bengaluru is the leading city with 53 unicorns. However, recent policies like retrospective GST imposition on gaming companies and angel tax might hinder long-term wealth generation.

147 Indian startups likely to become unicorns in 5 years: Report

Inshorts · 2y ago

147 Indian startups likely to become unicorns in 5 years: Report

According to the 'ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2023' report, India is expected to have 147 unicorn companies in the next five years. The report highlights that there are presently 51 gazelles, which are likely to achieve unicorn status within three years, and 96 cheetahs, which are anticipated to attain unicorn status within five years. The report also includes startups like Zepto and Rapido in the list of potential future unicorns.

Hurun demotes eight ‘Gazelles’ to ‘Cheetahs’; drops 19 startups from unicorn index

Money Control

Money Control · 2y ago

Hurun demotes eight ‘Gazelles’ to ‘Cheetahs’; drops 19 startups from unicorn index

This year's ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index features approximately 147 startups that have the potential to become unicorns in the next five years, with an additional 48 new ones added to the list.

Peak XV Partners most active investor in India: Hurun report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Peak XV Partners most active investor in India: Hurun report

Venture Capital firm Peak XV tops the list of most active Indian startup investors with investments in 47 entities. This information comes from the ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2024. Following Peak XV is Accel, which has invested in 25 companies expected to become unicorns. Peak XV's successful investments include Turtlemint, CleverTap, and Classplus. The report also highlighted a decrease in the number of unicorns from 68 to 67 in 2023. Peak XV has invested in 70% of India's current unicorns. Accel, Tiger Global, Trifecta Capital Advisors, and Blume Ventures also ranked high as investors in Indian startups.

Indians founded highest unicorns outside country: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Indians founded highest unicorns outside country: report

India has produced more offshore unicorns than any other country, with 109 unicorns founded outside of India compared to 67 within the country, according to the Global Unicorn Index 2024. The report by the Hurun Research Institute ranked India third globally with a total of 67 unicorns, led by Swiggy, Dream11, and Razorpay. The majority of the offshore unicorns were based in the US (95), followed by four in the UK, three in Singapore, and two in Germany. The report also highlighted a slowdown in new unicorn investments in 2024.

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