India’s startup funding landscape is shifting again. After a cautious phase marked by slower investment and tighter capital flows, Venture Capital (VC) firms are now placing bigger bets on sectors linked to Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability, fintech and deep tech. Recent investment trends signal that investors
India’s startup funding ecosystem recently entered a selective investment phase as venture capital (VC) firms tighten their approach and policy uncertainty begins to weigh on investor confidence. While the country remains the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem with more than 150,000 recognised startups, fresh data shows funding
India’s startup investment ecosystem received a regulatory boost after the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) rolled out the 'SEBI GARUDA framework'. It is a mechanism designed to shorten the time taken by Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to launch investment schemes and deploy capital. Venture
Bengaluru has emerged as India’s leading startup hub in terms of both deal volume and investment inflows. The state has bypassed Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, as recent data highlighted by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shows. The update highlights the city’s persistent dominance in India’s startup ecosystem amid
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released operating guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds (FoF) 2.0. The government body has outlined how it plans to utilise capital for startups through venture capital firms. The broader plan is
Investors are tightening their criteria for startup funding, with a sharper focus on scalability, revenue clarity and global potential, speakers said at Startup Hub Expo 2026 in New Delhi. The panel discussion, titled “The Investor Lens: What VCs Want in 2026–2030,” brought together venture capital leaders
The Government of India has announced the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore. The aim is to accelerate access to capital for startups and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. The move further strengthens the earlier fund structure and
Women founders and investors addressed concerns regarding equity in funding, mentorship and opportunity at Startup Hub Expo 2026. In a panel session titled "Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem: Driving Innovation, Leadership & Funding," the panellists discussed structural gaps in India’s startup ecosystem despite visible progress