Unicorn Start-Ups
Unicorn Start-Ups
Unicorn Start-Ups
Groww
Groww is an investing platform that allows its customers to invest in stocks, ETFs, Mutual
funds, IPOs and more using its platform. The company was founded in 2016 by 4 ex-Flipkart
employees. Groww which has more than 15 million users registered till now, more than 60%
of the company belongs to smaller cities of India that have never invested before. Groww is
also a part of CB Insights’ list of 250 world’s most promising companies.
7. Nykaa
Nykaa is an online beauty store and a fashion e-commerce platform that was founded in
2012. It is valued at $1.2 billion. The company’s investors include celebrities like Alia Bhatt
and Katrina Kaif. Falguni Nayar, the platform founder visioned to create a platform with
thousands of product options. Now, the company has more than 55 retail stores and fulfils
around 1.5 million orders every month. Nykaa has more than 5 million monthly active users
and deals with more than 500 brands through its website and the stores.
8. Udaan
A tech-based start-up that provides B2B e-commerce solutions was founded in 2016. Started
by the former executives of Flipkart, Sujeet Kumar, Vaibhav Gupta and Amod Malviya, the
company has gained a network of more than 3 million users in 900 cities. It helps in
connecting more than 25000 sellers in India. The company has signed up thousands of
brands. The company has raised overall $1.15 billion as of now and has a value of over $3.1
billion.
9. DREAM 11
Founded in 2008, DREAM 11 is an online fantasy sports platform that now has more than 10
crore users in India. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the company was founded by two young
cofounders, Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth. DREAM 11 has raised $400 million just before the
commencement of IPL 2021. Company’s valuation is now escalated to $5 billion. Dream 11
is the first and leading fantasy gaming platform in India. It took three years for the company
to hit the mark of 1 million users and post that it crossed 3 million mark in less than 2
months.
10. Swiggy
Who doesn’t know Swiggy? Imagine you are working and craving for a cheesecake post
lunch. Swiggy has made that easy for you to satiate your cravings even while sitting at home.
The largest food delivery platform in India. Swiggy is serving in 27 cities and has partnered
with more than 40,000 restaurants. The food delivery services started just with 5 delivery
boys and 25 restaurant partners in 2014. However, in less than 4 years, it is giving tough
competition to Zomato, and is now valued at 5 billion. The company has been customer-
obsessed always which makes it stand out among other start-ups.