As with the other sectors, the start-up ecosystem in the country also faced a setback because of pandemic. Funding was derailed, many firms shut shop or laid off employees.
A few sectors such as ed-tech and enterprise applications made hay, but most others saw investments dip this year.
The number of start-ups that became unicorns, however, soared in 2020.
Here's an overview:
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