Announcing Griffin Retreat: 100 Unicorn & Soonicorn Founders, A Trillion Dollar Dream

Announcing Griffin Retreat: 100 Unicorn & Soonicorn Founders, A Trillion Dollar Dream

As India celebrates the 9th anniversary of Startup India and the fourth edition of National Startup Day announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we at Inc42 are more than proud to announce — Griffin Retreat — a gathering of 100 unicorn and soonicorn founders for the first time in India.Fast-forward to 2025, and the transformation is nothing short of extraordinary. India now stands as a global startup powerhouse, with over 70,000 startups, 118 unicorns, $158 billion in funding, and more than 35 publicly listed tech companies.An ecosystem with over 200,000 startups, more than 350 unicorns, and 250+ publicly listed companies contributing a remarkable 10% of India’s $10 trillion market cap. This isn’t just a dream — it’s a vision we are all set to realise.Why Agra? There’s a reason Griffin Retreat is taking place in Agra, with the Taj Mahal as its backdrop. The Taj isn’t just a monument, it’s a testament to vision, craftsmanship, and execution. Its enduring legacy is a reminder that bold ambitions, paired with relentless action, create history.

It feels like just yesterday that India’s startup ecosystem was taking its first tentative steps. The year was 2014 — a time when the landscape was modest yet brimming with promise: 25,000 startups, 7 unicorns, $5 billion in funding, and just 3 publicly listed new-age tech companies. It was the dawn of an era, and we at Inc42 were there, witnessing the ecosystem come alive, documenting its journey, and amplifying its voice.

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