Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Young Indian Unicorn Founders Under 35 Identified
A new report looked at successful Indian startups.
It found 73 companies, each worth at least $1 billion.
The report also identified 150 startups likely to reach this level soon.
The youngest founders are Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra from Zepto, both 22 years old.
The report also mentioned other successful founders under 35, showing the growing influence of young entrepreneurs in India.
Investor participation in these startups is growing, suggesting confidence in their future.
ASK Private Wealth and Hurun India released a report on Indian unicorns.
The report identified 73 unicorns and 150 future unicorns.
Zepto co-founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra are the youngest unicorn founders.
Several other founders under 35 were highlighted in the report.
Investor participation in these startups has significantly increased.
- Who
- ASK Private Wealth and Hurun India
- What
- Identified young unicorn founders
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight young founders in the Indian startup ecosystem
- Report Name
- ASK Private Wealth and Hurun India's 'Unicorn and Future Unicorn Report 2025'
- Total Unicorns
- 73 in 2025
- Future Unicorns
- 150
- Youngest Unicorn Founders
- Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra (Zepto, both 22)
- Investor Participation
- Increased from 182 (2021) to 1,014 (2025)
Sources
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