Indian AI Coding Startup Emergent Hits Unicorn Status After $130M Series C

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Indian AI coding startup Emergent has achieved unicorn status following a $130 million Series C funding round. The company has reached an annualized revenue run rate of $120 million, signaling strong commercial traction. Emergent now counts over 200,000 paying customers, reflecting rapid adoption of its AI-powered coding tools. The funding round marks a significant milestone for the Indian AI startup ecosystem.

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