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Unicorns of tomorrow: Zilingo, Mobile Premier League, Rebel Foods are top 3

India becomes the third largest startup ecosystem in the world

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The Hurun India Future Unicorn List 2021 ranks Indian start-ups founded in the 2000s, worth at least $200 million, not yet listed on a public exchange, and most likely to "go unicorn" within two years (gazelles) or four years (cheetahs). The cut-off date was August 31, 2021.
MAKING GREAT STRIDES
  • India is home to 51 unicorns, up by 25 in 2021, 32 'gazelles' (start-ups with a valuation of $500 mn to $1 bn) and 54 'cheetahs' (valuation of $200-$500 mn)
  • Top investors in 'gazelles' and 'cheetahs' are Sequoia and Tiger Global, with 37 and 18 investments, respectively
  • 11 co-founders are under the age of