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Exciting times for startup funding in India! 🇮🇳 I recently shared my thoughts in a Financial Express article on the rise of angel networks in tier II and III cities. Key takeaway: Angel investors in these cities are often drawn to startups with strong fundamentals, like profitability and a clear path to exit through an IPO. This trend is fueling a more inclusive startup ecosystem across India. Read the full article to learn more about this shift and the factors driving it: https://lnkd.in/gj5jWgXQ #angelinvestors #startups #funding #tier2cities #tier3cities #financialexpress #india #faad Aditya Arora Dr.Dinesh Singh Harshika Paliwal Shivani Khare Neha Mourya Vatsal Lunawat Shashank Rawat Samarth Gupta

#News | Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, sets a bold agenda for India's startup realm: aiming for 1,000 unicorns! Highlighting our third-largest ecosystem globally, he stresses on crucial private sector investments and domestic industry participation. #RealtyNXT #Startups #Investment #IndianStartups #TechRevolution #DomesticInvestments

💥 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 In October 2024, funding for Indian startups dropped 25% month-over-month, totaling $1.2 billion across 119 deals. Despite the decline, growth-stage ventures dominated with $846 million, and fintech, e-commerce, and edtech led the funding sectors. Major contributors included Eruditus and Finova Capital, while Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR emerged as top funding hubs. Early-stage investments also saw growth, with seed rounds capturing attention. This trend highlights the resilience and evolving focus within India’s startup ecosystem, balancing challenges with strategic growth in tech and consumer sectors. #IndianStartups #FundingTrends #VCFunding #StartupEcosystem #TechInnovation

TheKredible Q3-2024 funding report Bengaluru continued to lead, with 122 startups raising over $1.38 billion in Q3, making up 34% of the total funding. Close behind, Delhi-NCR startups secured 91 deals totaling $1.3 billion, representing nearly 32% of the funding, positioning them just behind Bengaluru. Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune followed, with Mumbai-based startups contributing over 21% of the total funding last quarter. For complete data of city and segment-wise deals, visit: https://lnkd.in/dv-JdrVu #Funding #BengaluruStartups #DelhiStartups #MumbaiStartups #StartupEcosystem #Q32024 #StartupGrowth #FundingTrend #VentureCapital

🚀 From PW (PhysicsWallah) Wallah to iBUS– Indian Startups Raised $628.24 Mn This Week🚀 This week 36 Indian startups raised $628.24 Mn, which includes 14 growth stage and 17 early-stage deals while 5 early-stage startups kept the transaction details undisclosed. Regarding the city-wise number of funding deals, Bengaluru-based startups led with 12 deals followed by Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and more. During the week, seed funding deals are on top, with 10 deals followed by 7 Series A, 5 Series B, 3 Series C, and more. The average funding in the last eight weeks stands at around $393 million with 28 deals per week. Bizongo reshuffled its management by onboarding Kiran Dev, Prahlad(Peggy) Krishnamurthi, Gaurav Singhania, and Amol Wanjari. So, I put together a comprehensive guide that covers: - 📌 Key Startup Funding Highlights of The Week 📌 Growth/late-stage deals 📌 Early-stage deals 📌 City and Segment-Wise Deals 📌 Other Major Developments of This Week ➕ Follow Shilpi Kumari for more such insightful content. #startups #fundraising #fundingsuccess #investmentstrategy #founders #entrepreneurs #startupecosystem #fundingnews

Tribe Capital India and Oister Global have announced the launch of a $500 million secondary-focused fund aimed at supporting growth stage startups in India over the next two years. This initiative seeks to capitalise on the increasing demand for secondary transactions, which have accounted for $7.7 billion in deals over the last four to five years, paralleling the capital raised through IPO exits during that timeframe. Secondary buyouts not only provide liquidity for early investors but also present new investment opportunities in promising startups. Companies such as Lenskart, Meesho, and Urban Company are among those set to benefit from this trend in 2024. #TribeCapital #OisterGlobal #InvestmentFund #SecondaryMarket #StartupGrowth #IndiaStartups #VentureCapital #InvestmentStrategy #Liquidity #Entrepreneurship #GrowthFunding #TechStartups #InvestmentOpportunities #FinancialGrowth #StartupEcosystem #CapitalMarkets

The Changing Pace of India's Unicorn Club 🦄 🇮🇳 Only 5 new unicorns have emerged in the last 18 months, compared to 44 during the 12 months of 2021. Tight funding conditions have led to seven companies losing their billion-dollar status since 2021. #unicorns #startups #india #funding #digitalindia #startupindia #investors #venturecapital

Indian Startups on the Rise! 🚀 In the past few years, Indian startups have made tremendous strides in raising capital. As these startups continue to disrupt industries, create jobs, and bring new solutions to the market, the future of India's entrepreneurial landscape looks brighter than ever. #IndianStartups #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurship #Funding #Innovation #VentureCapital #BusinessGrowth #IndianEconomy #StartupFunding #TechStartups #IndianEntrepreneurs #BusinessDevelopment #Investment #StartupSuccess #GrowthHacking #EmergingMarkets #LinkedInCommunity #FinanceSutras #BusinessStrategy #StartupsIndia #Resilience #IndianTech #Disruption #Future #visual #infographic

🚀 From SarvaGram to Equals – Indian Startups Raised $182.62 Mn This Week🚀 This week 24 Indian startups raised around $182.62 million in funding. This comprised 3 growth-stage deals and 19 early-stage deals. 2 startups kept their rounds undisclosed. In terms of the city-wise number of funding deals, Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR-based startups co-led with 8 deals each followed by Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai. During the week, Series A funding deals are at the top with 10 deals followed by Seed, pre-Series A, Series B, pre-seed, and Series D deals. The average funding in the last eight weeks stands at around $249.92 million with 25 deals per week. So, I put together a comprehensive guide that covers: - 📌 Key Startup Funding Highlights of The Week 📌 Growth/late-stage deals 📌 Early-stage deals 📌 City and Segment-Wise Deals 📌 Other Major Developments of This Week ➕ Follow Shilpi Kumari for more such insightful content. #startups #fundraising #fundingsuccess #investmentstrategy #founders #entrepreneurs #startupecosystem #fundingnews

🚀From Purplle.com To Matter – Indian Startups Raised $270.3 Mn This Week🚀 This week 24 Indian startups raised $270.3 Mn, which includes 4 growth stage and 20 early-stage deals. Regarding the city-wise number of funding deals, Bengaluru-based startups led the list with 7 deals. Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Pune are next on the list. This week, Seed funding deals led the list with 5 deals followed by 4 Series A and 4 pre-Series A deals. Pre-seed and debt funding also saw 3 deals and 2 deals, respectively. Last week, about 25 early and growth-stage startups raised close to $211 Mn in capital. So, I put together a comprehensive guide that covers: - 📌 Key Startup Funding Highlights of The Week 📌 Growth/late-stage deals 📌 Early-stage deals 📌 City and Segment-Wise Deals 📌 Other Major Developments of This Week ➕ Follow Shilpi Kumari for more such insightful content. #startups #fundraising #fundingsuccess #investmentstrategy #founders #entrepreneurs #startupecosystem #fundingnews