As of May 2024, India's startup ecosystem has a fairly impressive third-place ranking in global unicorns by number with 49 such companies. The total value is currently estimated at $349.67 billion. Against rapidly changing economic scenery, Indian unicorns are thriving, bringing forth new technologies and creating many positions such as success it notable In the spring of 2019, this writer visited several unicorns from different generations to better understand which companies are distinguishing themselves on a global scale and what kind of ideas they represent. We will look into their business sectors, cutting-edge solutions and the deep impact they have on the Indian economy and society as a demonstration of quality entrepreneurial power in this country.
List of Companies With Unicorn Status in India 2024
Indian unicorns in particular have shown they are not merely unicorns by name, but pioneers as well. These companies have been breaking up existing markets or creating new ones entirely on their territory and so they stand out from others who would compete in similar fields Camp, with their faces smiling wide. Indian unicorn startups include BYJU'S, Swiggy, OYO Rooms, Dream11, Razorpay, and Ola Cabs who have made big waves in their respective fields. They've overturned not only professionals' working habits but also ways of thinking about life itself altogether. These companies have set a standard of innovation and entrepreneurial excellence, which has given birth to a new generation of start-ups which are striving not just for profitability but also for common goals with their respective industries. Here is the list:
b | Company | Sector | Entry Valuation ($B) | Entry |
1 | Porter (New) | Logistics | 1 | May-2024 |
2 | Perfios | Fintech | 1 | Mar-2024 |
3 | Krutrim | Enterprise applications | 1 | Jan-2024 |
4 | InCred Finance | NBFC | 1.04 | Nov-2023 |
5 | Zepto | Quick commerce | 1.4 | Aug-2023 |
6 | Molbio Diagnostics | Healthtech | 1.53 | Sep-2022 |
7 | Shiprocket | Aggregator | 1.23 | Aug-2022 |
8 | OneCard | Fintech | 1.3 | Jul-2022 |
9 | Leadsquared | SaaS | 1 | Jun-2022 |
10 | Purplle | E-Commerce | 1.1 | Jun-2022 |
11 | PhysicsWallah | Edtech | 1.1 | Jun-2022 |
12 | Open Financial Technologies | Fintech | 1 | May-2022 |
13 | Games24x7 | Gaming | 2.5 | Mar-2022 |
14 | Oxyzo Financial Services | Fintech | 1 | Mar-2022 |
15 | Amagi Media Labs | SaaS | 1 | Mar-2022 |
16 | CredAvenue | Marketplace | 1.3 | Mar-2022 |
17 | Hasura | SaaS | 1 | Feb-2022 |
18 | Uniphore Software Systems | SaaS | 2.5 | Feb-2022 |
19 | XpressBees Logistics | Logistics Services | 1.2 | Feb-2022 |
20 | LivSpace | Interior Design | 1.2 | Feb-2022 |
21 | ElasticRun | Logistics Services | 1.4 | Feb-2022 |
22 | Polygon | Web3 Infrastructure | 10 | Feb-2022 |
23 | DealShare | E-Commerce | 1.62 | Jan-2022 |
24 | DarwinBox | SaaS | 1 | Jan-2022 |
25 | LEAD School | Edtech | 1.1 | Jan-2022 |
26 | Fractal | SaaS | 1 | Jan-2022 |
27 | GlobalBees | Aggregator | 1.1 | Dec-2021 |
28 | Mamaearth | D2C | 1.07 | Dec-2021 |
29 | Pristyn Care | Healthtech | 1.4 | Dec-2021 |
30 | Slice | Fintech | 1 | Nov-2021 |
31 | Upstox | Fintech | 3.4 | Nov-2021 |
32 | Spinny | Marketplace | 1.5 | Nov-2021 |
33 | NoBroker | Proptech | 1 | Nov-2021 |
34 | Mensa Brands | Aggregator | 1.2 | Nov-2021 |
35 | CureFit | Healthtech | 1.5 | Nov-2021 |
36 | The Good Glamm Group | D2C | 1.2 | Nov-2021 |
37 | Acko | Fintech | 1.1 | Oct-2021 |
38 | Cardekho | Marketplace | 1.2 | Oct-2021 |
39 | Rebel Foods | Foodtech | 1.4 | Oct-2021 |
40 | CoinSwitch | Cryptocurrency Exchange | 1.9 | Oct-2021 |
41 | Licious | D2C | 1 | Oct-2021 |
42 | Vedantu | Edtech | 1 | Sep-2021 |
43 | Apna.co | Marketplace | 1.1 | Sep-2021 |
44 | Mobile Premier League | Gaming | 2.3 | Sep-2021 |
45 | Zetwerk | Marketplace | 1 | Aug-2021 |
46 | Blinkit | E-Commerce | 1 | Aug-2021 |
47 | Eruditus | Edtech | 3.2 | Aug-2021 |
48 | CoinDCX | Cryptocurrency Exchange | 1.1 | Aug-2021 |
49 | upGrad | Edtech | 1.2 | Aug-2021 |
50 | MindTickle | SaaS | 1.2 | Aug-2021 |
51 | BharatPe | Fintech | 2.8 | Aug-2021 |
52 | OfBusiness | NBFC | 1.5 | Jul-2021 |
53 | Droom | Marketplace | 1.2 | Jul-2021 |
54 | BlackBuck | Logistics Services | 1 | Jul-2021 |
55 | BrowserStack | SaaS | 4 | Jun-2021 |
56 | Zeta | Fintech | 1.4 | May-2021 |
57 | Moglix | B2B E | 1 | May-2021 |
58 | Urban Company | Marketplace | 2.1 | Apr-2021 |
Although they must negotiate regulatory challenges and fierce competition, India's startup ecosystem perseveres and thrives. These unicorns that have appeared are transforming the economy and society of India, and their influence is expected to remain with us. As ever more innovative enterprises work to get into that coveted unicorn club India can expect a new breath of pioneering businesses which truly shape the future for a variety of industries and bring wealth to our country. This impetus can bring India's startup ecosystem to unprecedented heights and cultivate an atmosphere of entrepreneurship and innovation.
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What is a Unicorn Startup?
The term 'unicorn startup' describes a private company which has a valuation above 1 billion dollars. The traditional thought is that such an achievement is rare and great. Venture capitalist Aileen Lee popularised the name in the early 2010s combining fantasy's picture of a unicorn and the impossible odds to indicate that statistically speaking few would succeed. These startups have been mainly characterised by their creative and disruptive nature, and exist across all kinds of industries and fields from technology to e-commerce or even finance and health. They grow very quickly indeed, attract huge investment capital from venture capitalists and other investors, and frequently make use of cutting-edge technology, imaginative new business models or clever market strategies. Here, they get the edge they need for domination in their respective corners of the market!
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