About

The Great Unicorn Hunt

About The Great Unicorn Hunt

The Great Unicorn Hunt is a leading startup discovery and networking platform built to help founders, investors, and ecosystem partners connect with clarity, context, and conviction.

Over the years, we have worked closely with VC funds, angel investors, family offices, corporates, and startup founders to enable smarter discovery, stronger propositions, and more efficient decision-making across the startup lifecycle.

Our Track Record at a Glance

A leading startup discovery and networking portal, serving founders and investors globally
A growing community of 6,000+ startup founders, unicorn hunters, spotters, and investors
Creator of the world’s first AI-powered startup show, Snakes & Ladders Startup Show
Launch partner of Dealma, the world’s first AI-powered deal management and diagnostics platform
Pioneer of India’s first startup knowledge series on radio
₹117 Cr+ worth of term sheets mobilized over the past 24 months
Successfully enabled SME listing on NSE Emerge for a portfolio startup via our Exits Program (E = MC²)
Ecosystem Partner to Dubai World Trade Centre (Expand North Star) and Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (2023 & 2024)
Program Partner of FIRSTWINGS Connect Program of IDFC FIRST Bank
The only Indian company mentored by Dave Berkus, the Silicon Valley investor known for a 106% IRR track record

The Great Unicorn Hunt was founded by Sachin Karnik, who brings deep operating and cross-functional experience across organizations such as Onida, UTV Interactive, Aditya Birla Group, as well as leadership roles as President of Mumbai Angels Network and CEO of UK-based Crowd Invest PLC.

The platform was created with a clear mission: To build smarter mechanisms that help founders and investors succeed, using a blend of community, content, AI-driven insights, and ecosystem access.