Global unicorn startup population crosses 500 mark
Over 250 unicorns have been added in the last two years, the majority from fintech or AI
Paytm and BYJU’S are the only two Indian unicorns to feature in the top 20
The US leads with 242 unicorns with China on the second place with 119 unicorns
India and the UK are third and fourth with 25 and 24 unicorns respectively
OYO, Snapdeal, NSE India, Ola, Swiggy and Zomato are other Indian startups in the top 100
Cybersecurity startup Forter became the 500th unicorn
Latest to join Unicorn club from India is used car marketplace startup ‘Cars24’
