India added 11 New Unicorns in 2025

India’s startup scene continued its meteoric rise in 2025, adding 11 new unicorns and bringing the country’s total tally to 73. Here’s a look at five standout startups that crossed the $1 billion valuation milestone this year—each forging new paths and shaping India’s tech landscape.

Rapido

Rapido, best known for its bike taxi network, has grown into a full-fledged mobility platform with rapid expansion across tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Backed by Nexus Venture Partners and Shell Ventures, Rapido is now valued at over $1.1 billion and is transforming affordable urban transport for millions.

Darwinbox

Darwinbox is revolutionizing human resources management with AI-driven employee experience tools tailored for enterprises. Based in Hyderabad, its SaaS platform attracts large clients across Asia. Darwinbox’s unicorn status is backed by investors like Lightspeed India Partners and Sequoia Capital.

MoneyView

MoneyView, a digital lending and personal finance startup, reached unicorn status by making credit easy and accessible for underserved Indians. Nearly 20 million users now use MoneyView’s mobile-first credit and budgeting tools. The company is funded by Accel, Nexus Ventures, and Nippon Life.

Netradyne

Netradyne, specializing in AI-powered fleet safety and driver analytics, is one of the newest unicorns from India’s booming deep-tech sector. Its Vision-based platform is used by logistics fleets globally and was recently bolstered by funding rounds from Reliance and M12 (Microsoft’s venture arm).

Jumbotail

Jumbotail is transforming India’s food and grocery supply chain through a B2B marketplace powered by advanced logistics tech. The startup’s platform connects thousands of kirana stores with reliable suppliers, optimizing inventory and pricing while enabling digital payments.

These 2025 unicorns represent the diversity and innovation driving India’s tech ecosystem—from fintech and logistics to HR tech and AI-powered safety. Their success underlines India's position as the world’s third largest startup economy and the top hub for young, high-growth companies.