India has been ranked third in the world for the number of unicorn companies, with a total of 72, following the US with 668 and China with 172, as per a report from Forex.com based on data from CB Insights. Despite having a lower average valuation per unicorn compared to other countries, Indian unicorns make up 5% of the total global unicorn valuation, putting India on par with the UK in terms of significance in the international startup arena.
The US leads the pack with the highest number of unicorn companies, totaling 668, with a combined valuation of over $2 trillion. The enterprise tech industry dominates the global unicorn landscape, boasting 377 unicorn companies with a combined valuation of just over $1 trillion. Canva, with a valuation of $40 billion, is the highest-valued company within the enterprise tech sector.
In the financial services sector, 216 companies have a combined valuation of $706 billion, with Stripe claiming the title for the highest-valued company within financial services at $50 billion. The consumer and retail industry ranks third with 216 companies and a collective valuation of over $631 billion. Shein, with a valuation of $66 billion, is the highest-valued unicorn within this industry.
Overall, the report highlights the growing influence and significance of Indian unicorns within the global startup ecosystem, solidifying India’s position as a key player in the international business landscape.
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