Technology
54 tech unicorns expected in India by 2024
New Delhi, Aug 1
With average time taken to reach unicorn status in India coming down of late, the country is likely to have 54 tech unicorns by 2024, according to a report.
Of this 54 unicorns, 10 are expected to be in the e-commerce and business-to-business segment each, eight in payments and content/social each, five in mobility, education and logistics each, and three in food delivery, said the report by Fosun RZ Capital, a venture arm of Chinese conglomerate Fosun.
In 2018, India had 18 tech unicorns valued at more than $1 billion. The combined valuation of unicorns in India grew to $71 billion in 2018 from $38 billion in 2017.
The report indicated that e-commerce in India has just five per cent penetration of overall retail market, compared with 20 per cent in China, suggesting huge potential for the e-commerce segment to grow in India.
According to Fosun RZ Capital, India is the start-up capital of the world with over 100 active venture capitalists. India saw 21 Chinese VC investments in 2018, it added.
Of this 54 unicorns, 10 are expected to be in the e-commerce and business-to-business segment each, eight in payments and content/social each, five in mobility, education and logistics each, and three in food delivery, said the report by Fosun RZ Capital, a venture arm of Chinese conglomerate Fosun.
In 2018, India had 18 tech unicorns valued at more than $1 billion. The combined valuation of unicorns in India grew to $71 billion in 2018 from $38 billion in 2017.
The report indicated that e-commerce in India has just five per cent penetration of overall retail market, compared with 20 per cent in China, suggesting huge potential for the e-commerce segment to grow in India.
According to Fosun RZ Capital, India is the start-up capital of the world with over 100 active venture capitalists. India saw 21 Chinese VC investments in 2018, it added.
1 hour ago
From security cooperation to bilateral payment linkages: India, Malaysia sign six key pacts
1 hour ago
PM Modi's efforts in peacekeeping are unequivocal: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim
1 hour ago
Our stance on terrorism firm, no double standards, no compromise: PM Modi in Malaysia
1 hour ago
True friend, full of trust and understanding: Malaysian PM Ibrahim on PM Modi
1 hour ago
North Korea to convene key party congress in late February
1 hour ago
Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington, discuss Iran talks
1 hour ago
Heavy security blanket for Amit Shah’s Puducherry visit on Feb 14; BJP steps up poll preparations
1 hour ago
Group II and II-A main exams postponed in TN after widespread irregularities claims at test centres
1 hour ago
Fire breaks out in moving train in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer; no casualties reported
1 hour ago
Quack's clinic raided in Telangana, drugs seized
1 hour ago
Female foetus found in Rajasthan's Alwar
1 hour ago
CM Himanta Sarma asks Centre to probe ‘Pakistan links’ of Cong MP Gaurav Gogoi
1 hour ago
'Gaurav Gogoi was digitally silent for 10 days in Pakistan': Assam CM raises questions
