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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which firm has become the latest to join the Unicorn Club?
A
Swiggy
B
Icertis
C
Zomato
D
Oyo
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Xpressbees. The Pune-based startup is the latest entrant to the Indian unicorn club of 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -LeadSquared. Bengaluru-based sales automation platform LeadSquared is the latest Indian startup to join the unicorn club after raising $153 million in a Series C round of funding from WestBridge Capital. The round values LeadSquared at $1 billion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Seven startups founded by eight female founders turned unicorns in 2022 as against six such startups in 2021. 5Fire, LivSpace, Lead, Hasura, Amagi, Open, and Oxyzo were the seven startups with female founders to enter the unicorn club in 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -Within its first six months, Bengaluru-based Mensa Brands became the fastest Indian startup to become a unicorn.

Detailed explanation-5: -LEAD, situated in Mumbai, was the first edtech venture to reach India’s unicorn club in 2022. In January, the business garnered $100 million in a round-headed by WestBridge Capital and GSV Ventures, placing the company at $1.1 billion.

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