New Unicorn Startups in India for 2025

India’s startup ecosystem has entered 2025 with renewed momentum. After a slowdown in 2023–24 due to macroeconomic challenges, funding began recovering in late 2024—setting the stage for a fresh wave of unicorns emerging across fintech, deep-tech, AI, and climate-tech. As of early 2025, India has added several new members to the billion-dollar club, reaffirming its status as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.

This detailed report explores the newly minted unicorns of 2025, the sectors they represent, their funding journeys, and what their rise means for India’s innovation landscape.

What Is a Unicorn?

A unicorn is a privately held startup company valued at $1 billion or more. In India, unicorn status is a key milestone that signals strong investor confidence, scalable business models, and readiness for global expansion or future public listing.

New Unicorn Startups in India in 2025

1. Ai.tech

An AI-focused startup studio, Ai.tech builds advanced artificial intelligence tools for businesses. It became the fastest company to reach unicorn status in 2025.

2. Navi Technologies

Founded by Flipkart cofounder Sachin Bansal, Navi offers digital loans and insurance products. The company has seen rapid adoption in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

3. Rapido

Known for bike taxis, Rapido has now expanded into autos, cabs, and logistics. Strong demand and national expansion helped it cross the billion-dollar mark.

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4. Netradyne

A deep-tech startup that uses AI for road safety and fleet management. Its vision-based devices help prevent accidents and improve transport efficiency.

5. Jumbotail

A B2B marketplace that supplies groceries to small kirana stores. With its strong supply-chain network, Jumbotail has grown fast in India’s retail ecosystem.

6. DarwinBox

A popular HR-tech platform used by large enterprises. DarwinBox helps companies manage employee data, payroll, performance, and more—all in one place.

7. Vivriti Capital

A fintech platform offering debt financing solutions to businesses. Vivriti helps companies access loans and credit without traditional barriers.

8. Veritas Finance

Focused on MSME lending, Veritas Finance supports small and micro enterprises that struggle to get loans from banks.

9. Moneyview

A consumer fintech startup offering personal loans and financial management tools. Its quick digital loan process has boosted its user base.

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10. Juspay

A payments infrastructure company that powers secure and seamless online transactions. Juspay works with major apps and online platforms across India.

11. Drools

One of India’s biggest pet food brands, Drools has gained huge popularity among pet owners. Increased demand for pet nutrition helped it join the unicorn club.

Conclusion 

With these 11 new unicorns, India’s startup ecosystem shows no signs of slowing down. Sectors like AI, fintech, logistics, and consumer brands are leading the charge. As funding improves and digital adoption grows, more startups are expected to enter the unicorn club in the coming months.