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SUMMARY Inc42 hosted the first Griffin Retreat, an exclusive gathering of 75 unicorn and soonicorn founders at The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, on February 22-24 The retreat featured discussions on topics such as IPOs, investor relationships, and leadership, besides closed-door sessions for sharing of experiences The event was designed to inspire and energise India's startup leaders, featuring curated experiences and was supported by partners like IndiQube, Akamai, Nitro, Playbook, Svaara and BMWWhat happens when the brightest minds in India’s startup ecosystem come together? Innovation accelerates, bold ideas take flight, and the foundation for long-term impact is laid. That’s exactly what unfolded at the first-ever Griffin Retreat, hosted by Inc42 at The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, from February 22 to 24, 2025. Against the breathtaking backdrop of the Taj Mahal, over 75 visionary founders — the driving forces behind $200 Bn worth of unicorns and soonicorns — gathered to discuss, collaborate, and shape the next phase of India’s startup revolution.

But Griffin Retreat was about more than just conversations — it was about charting a course for India’s $1 Tn digital economy. By 2030, India is poised to be home to 200,000 startups, 350+ unicorns, and 250+ publicly listed companies, contributing nearly 10% of India’s projected $10 Tn market cap. Achieving this ambitious vision will require scaling startups into sustainable public market leaders, strengthening capital markets, and ensuring long-term value creation. Griffin Retreat served as the breeding ground for these ideas, offering founders a space to step away from daily decision-making and engage in high-value discussions on IPOs, scaling strategies, and investment landscapes.