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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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…
Read moreAs the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, India continues to add more of its startups into the unicorn club. Inching towards the end of Q4, 2022, the post-pandemic economy has about 77,000 DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) recognized startups across 656 districts of the country. With a valuation of $1 Billion…
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