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Kshitiz Trigunayat

Aspiring Entrepreneu... • 1m

🚀 "India is now the 3rd largest unicorn factory in the world. But how many of these unicorns are truly worth $1B?" As a student stepping into the startup world, I’ve always admired India’s booming ecosystem. The idea of building a billion-dollar company is inspiring. But while reading the Indus Valley Annual Report 2025, I came across a surprising stat: ➡️ Out of 117 Indian unicorns, only 91 are still valued above $1B ➡️ Some have devalued, others got acquired, and many struggled after going public. This made me wonder: Are we chasing unicorn status over sustainable businesses? I see so many founders raising huge rounds, but how many are actually solving real problems and building profitable companies? As I enter this world, I want to focus on long-term impact over short-term hype. But I’d love to hear from experienced founders and investors: 🔹 What does it take to build a truly lasting startup? 🔹 Should young entrepreneurs focus on funding or fundamentals first? Drop your thoughts below—I’m eager to learn! 👇 #IndianStartups #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Funding

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