India’s unicorn startups – valued at over $1 billion – are not just shaping the country’s digital economy but also redefining benchmarks in employee compensation. The rise of the Indian unicorns has been remarkable in recent years. While investors often focus on revenue and profitability, a company’s spending on employee benefits is a crucial indicator…
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The PhonePe Mafia, much like its Paytm and Flipkart counterparts, is a growing network of startups founded by ex-employees of the fintech giant. As of August 2024, the collective valuation of the PhonePe Mafia companies was an impressive ₹11,707.39 crores. This reflects not only the growing success of these companies but also the impact that…
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Whether it is Zomato’s bumper IPO, or Blinkit’s strategic acquisition, Indian startup ecosystem has hit an inflection point. We have transitioned from celebrating big funding rounds to now anticipating startup exits. Some say it is a sign of maturing ecosystem. Others see it as a direct impact of investors demanding a clear path to profitability…
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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…
Read moreIntroduction Welcome to another Comparable Company Analysis, where we delve into the vast expanse of data and insights to bring forth a intriguing exploration of the Indian E-Commerce (electronic commerce) ecosystem. India, boasting over 800 million internet users, ranks as the second-largest global online market. E-Commerce, contributing 7% to the total retail market at $55…
Read moreUnicorns first Firstly, as usual, the unicorn deals. PayTM’s mega IPO is underway, albeit a tepid response, considering the previous IPOs of Nykaa and others that were massively oversubscribed. Of the 18300cr in the PayTM IPO, 10000cr is coming from existing investors in the OFS, while the rest is from the fresh equity issue. BYJUs…
Read moreFireworks in Indian Tech IPOs The week (Oct 30-Nov 5 2021) was all fireworks in IPOs, when doyens of India tech successfully closed their offers. In this list we have PB Fintech raising 5710 cr (subscribed 16 times), Nykaa raising 5352 cr (subscribed 81 times), and Fino raising 1200 cr (subscribed 2 times) in the…
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