Meesho a Unicorn?

Beatrice686

Meesho is a popular Indian startup that is often described as a "unicorn." But is it really a unicorn? And what does that term even mean?

In this discussion, let's talk about what a unicorn is, whether or not Meesho is one, and what other Indian startups might be unicorns.

Gene801

There's no agreed-upon definition of what a "unicorn" startup is, but typically it refers to a privately held tech company with a valuation of $1 billion or more. Based on that definition, Meesho is not a unicorn.

Meesho is a social commerce platform that enables women in India to start their own businesses by selling products online. The company was founded in 2015 and has raised a total of $65 million in funding.

Vickie_ki

Meesho is a social commerce platform that enables women entrepreneurs in India to start and grow their businesses by selling products online. Meesho sources products from wholesalers and helps entrepreneurs sell them on popular social media platforms like Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram.

Meesho has been growing rapidly since its launch in 2015, and it is now one of the leading social commerce platforms in India. In 2019, Meesho raised $125 million in a Series D funding round, which made it a unicorn startup.

So, to answer your question, yes, Meesho is a unicorn startup!