Meet the 7 startups that crossed $1 billion valuation to become unicorns in 2026
India’s startup ecosystem added seven new unicorns in 2026, with companies from financial services, healthcare and artificial intelligence crossing th…
1/71. Twin Health: Twin Health recorded the biggest valuation jump among the seven companies that became unicorns in 2026. The healthcare technology company saw its valuation rise from $700 million to $2 billion. Founded in 2018, Twin Health uses artificial intelligence to create a digital twin of a person’s metabolism. Its platform aims to help people manage and reverse chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing health challenges, with India among the countries most affected. The company is based in Menlo Park, California, and has its India headquarters in Chennai. (Image: Twin Health)
2/72. KreditBee: Bengaluru-based KreditBee entered the unicorn club with a valuation of $1.5 billion. Founded in 2016, the company operates a digital lending platform that offers personal loans, particularly to young salaried Indians and people who are new to formal credit. According to the Hurun report, KreditBee’s revenue increased 37% to ₹2,869 crore in FY2025, compared with ₹2,101 crore in the previous financial year. Its profit also rose 40% to ₹458 crore. (Image: KreditBee)
3/73. Cloudnine Hospitals: Cloudnine Hospitals became a unicorn in 2026 after its valuation crossed $1.3 billion. Founded in 2007, the Bengaluru-headquartered healthcare chain specialises in maternity, neonatal and paediatric care. The company has built its business around services for mothers, newborns and children. According to the Hurun report, Cloudnine has around 8,000 employees and is among the recognised private healthcare brands in the mother-and-child care segment. (Image: Cloudnine Hospitals)
4/74. Dhan: Dhan, a Mumbai-based trading and investment platform, reached a valuation of $1.2 billion to join the unicorn club. Founded in 2021, the company offers trading tools and services aimed at India’s growing base of active traders. The Hurun report noted that Dhan’s revenue more than doubled to ₹887 crore in FY2025, from ₹373 crore in the previous year. Its profit increased from ₹159 crore to ₹408 crore during the same period. At five years old, Dhan is the youngest company among the seven startups that achieved unicorn status in 2026. (Image: Dhan)
5/75. La Renon: Ahmedabad-based pharmaceutical company La Renon joined the unicorn club with a valuation of $1.2 billion. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on speciality medicines for areas such as kidney care, heart conditions and critical care. According to the Hurun report, La Renon’s revenue grew 16% to ₹1,686 crore in FY2025. Its profit increased 34% to ₹248 crore, reflecting an improvement in its financial performance. (Image: La Renon)
6/76. Neo Wealth Management: Neo Wealth Management became a unicorn in 2026 after reaching a valuation of $1.1 billion. Founded in 2021, the Mumbai-based company provides wealth and asset management services. It caters to high-net-worth families seeking professional support to manage their investments. The company achieved unicorn status in less than five years of operations. (Image: Neo Wealth Management)
7/77. InVideo AI: InVideo AI was the only artificial intelligence company among the seven startups that crossed the $1 billion valuation mark in 2026. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has Indian roots, with Mumbai listed as its India headquarters in the Hurun report. Founded in 2017, InVideo AI allows users to create and edit videos using text prompts. Its platform aims to make video production faster and reduce the time and cost involved in creating content. (Image: Canva)
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