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KrutrimArtificial intelligence202320240.8 yrs$1 billion
ZeptoQuick commerce202120232.3 yrs$1.4 billion
CREDFintech201820212.5 yrs$2.2 billion
ZetwerkManufacturing (B2B marketplace)201820213.3 yrs$1.33 billion
GrowwFintech / investing201620214.6 yrsover $1 billion
MamaearthD2C beauty & personal care201620225.5 yrs$1.2 billion
MeeshoE-commerce / social commerce201520215.8 yrs$2.1 billion
PhysicsWallahEdtech201620226.0 yrs$1.1 billion
LiciousD2C food (meat & seafood)201520216.0 yrs$1 billion
RapidoMobility (bike taxis, autos, cabs)201520249.2 yrs$1.1 billion

Valuations as publicly reported when each company became a unicorn. Tap a column heading to sort.

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