OYO - The birth of a Unicorn

Launch: 2013

Founders: Ritesh Agarwal

Industry: Hospitality

Estimated Valuation: $16 billion

Ritesh Agarwal, the founder of the homegrown unicorn Oyo, has established itself as one of the largest hotels and hospitality chains around the world with operations in over 800 cities across 80 countries, including India, the US, China, Europe, China, and more.

Airbnb was the biggest source of inspiration for Ritesh, who started out on his journey of being one of the best entrepreneur success stories as a teenager.

Fact:  Ritesh launched Oravel Stays in 2012, which was later relaunched as Oyo in 2013.

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