India’s OTT industry has transformed the way audiences consume entertainment. Driven by affordable internet, smartphone penetration, regional language content, and changing viewing habits, OTT platforms have become a key pillar of India’s digital media ecosystem. While global giants like Netflix compete alongside homegrown platforms, several unlisted companies are carving out strong niches through regional storytelling,…
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Indian startups typically take a median of 7 years from incorporation to achieve unicorn status (companies with a valuation of $1 billion or more). However, each business is different and so are their growth trajectories. For instance, Ananth Narayanan-led Mensa Brands became a unicorn in just 6 months, while Five Star Business Finance took over…
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Aroa Ventures is the family office of OYO’s founder Ritesh Agarwal, focused on growth-stage businesses. With assets under management totalling ₹418 Cr and a portfolio boasting combined revenues of ₹23,858 Cr, Aroa Ventures is a key player in the industry. The firm focuses on investments ranging from ₹4 Cr – ₹41 Cr, having made 45…
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Your startup has just hit over a billion dollars in valuation and there are a couple of million dollars in the bank – how much do you pay yourself? Let’s see what the data says. The median annual salary for Indian unicorn founders in FY23 was Rs 1.5 crores. Of course, there are some outliers…
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Composed of former employees of the fintech giant Paytm, this collective of startups has captured attention with its notable achievements and impact on the entrepreneurial landscape. Collective Valuation The Paytm Mafia, boasting a collective valuation of ₹10,668 crores, stands as a formidable force in the startup ecosystem. Noteworthy entities such as Pocket FM, Park+, and…
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