India’s first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch
TechCrunch • 5/7/2026
Summary
Skyroot, an Indian rocket startup, has emerged as India's first space tech unicorn. Its valuation has more than doubled since 2023 as the company prepares for the country's first private orbital launch.
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