AstroTalk turns unicorn via ESOP buyback
Spiritual-tech startup AstroTalk has reached a valuation of $1 billion through an ESOP buyback involving over 100 employees.
Startup AstroTalk has become India's latest unicorn, reaching a $1 billion valuation through an ESOP buyback, according to reports. Over 100 employees are participating in the buyback, allowing them to sell shares and realize profits from the company's growth. The transaction is funded by AstroTalk's own profits, not by raising new external capital.
Founded in 2017 by Puneet Gupta and Anmol Jain, AstroTalk initially focused on online astrology consultations before expanding into spiritual commerce. Its AstroTalk Store now sells a variety of spiritual items and generated over Rs 140 crore in revenue in 2025, handling more than 1.6 million orders. The company reported Rs 1,176 crore in revenue from operations in FY25, a significant increase from Rs 651 crore the previous year.
Total income reached Rs 1,214 crore, with profit before tax rising to Rs 285 crore from Rs 127 crore. The $1 billion valuation marks a substantial increase from the roughly $300 million valuation reported in 2024.
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