🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥

Startup Showcase

Premium Content

Try our Valuation Calculator →

News on Medial

Experts dive into VC ecosystem, spotlighting investor sentiments amid Indian startup resurgence

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Experts dive into VC ecosystem, spotlighting investor sentiments amid Indian startup resurgence

At the ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 in Bengaluru, venture capitalists discussed the revival of India's startup ecosystem. With the funding winter over, renewed investor confidence and early-stage funding are returning, including $100 million deals. Panelists like Amit Somani and Prayank Swaroop highlighted India’s growing talent pool and consumption power. Ritesh Banglani described the ecosystem as poised for sustainable growth, while other experts noted global investors' comfort with Indian startups in a fast-growing, digital-first economy.

1

Related News

Indian VC Shake-Up: Taking Note Of Top-Level VC Exits This Year

Inc42 · 9m ago

Indian VC Shake-Up: Taking Note Of Top-Level VC Exits This Year

In 2023, the Indian investor ecosystem was in chaos, but now there is hope for a resurgence. Despite partner exits at VC firms, the potential for lucrative returns has attracted attention to the Indian startup IPOs. Additionally, many partners and senior executives have left their positions at VC firms to start their own funds, which has made capital more accessible to Indian founders.

$100 million deals back on table: Resurgence after reset, speakers agree at the Indian VC ecosystem panel at ET Soonicorns Summit 2024

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

$100 million deals back on table: Resurgence after reset, speakers agree at the Indian VC ecosystem panel at ET Soonicorns Summit 2024

The Indian startup ecosystem is experiencing a resurgence, with several new unicorns emerging and early-stage funding becoming more available. The Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem has rebounded from a funding winter, with a 45% increase in H1 2024 compared to H2 2023. Panellists at the ET Soonicorns Summit highlighted driving factors for this resurgence, including IPOs providing liquidity, reduced risk aversion in entrepreneurship, and increased domestic and global capital flow. The Indian economy's positive performance has had a rub-off effect on the startup ecosystem, with entrepreneurs realizing the sky is not falling.

The future of VC funding: Is the funding spring here? Veteran investors to spill the beans beyond hype and uncertainty at ET Soonicorns Summit 2024

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

The future of VC funding: Is the funding spring here? Veteran investors to spill the beans beyond hype and uncertainty at ET Soonicorns Summit 2024

The Indian Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem has shown resilience despite a funding decline in 2023. VC funding in H1 of 2024 has increased by 45% compared to H2 of 2023, indicating a positive trend. The ET Soonicorns Summit 2024, organized by The Economic Times, will feature panel discussions with industry leaders to discuss funding challenges, investor sentiments, and future solutions for Indian startups. The summit aims to identify loopholes, devise strategies, and outline a roadmap for Indian startups to navigate the funding landscape effectively.

M&As In Indian Startup Ecosystem Nosedive To All-Time Low

Inc42 · 9m ago

M&As In Indian Startup Ecosystem Nosedive To All-Time Low

The Indian startup ecosystem experienced a significant decline in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in 2024, with only 71 deals, the lowest in a decade. Despite a 20% increase in funding to $12 billion, M&A activity fell over 40% from previous years, primarily due to high valuations and founders' reluctance to accept lower offers. The e-commerce sector saw the steepest drop, while enterprise tech retained the most deals. Experts predict a potential resurgence in M&A activity by mid-2025 as new-age tech companies go public.

Saudi Aramco’s VC Arm Building India Team To Back Early-Stage Startups

Inc42 · 1y ago

Saudi Aramco’s VC Arm Building India Team To Back Early-Stage Startups

Saudi Aramco's venture capital arm, Prosperity7 Ventures, is set to invest $200-300 million in early-stage startups in India. The move aims to tap into the Indian startup ecosystem and strengthen the fund's global presence. Prosperity7 Ventures is also in discussions to hire a leader for its India operations. The funding drought in the Indian startup ecosystem has started to ease, with sectors like fintech, ecommerce, cleantech, deeptech, and generative AI showing resilience. Global investors are now directly investing in Indian startups, with over 68,000 startups in India having raised $147 billion in funding to date.

Growth Marketing Vs Performance Marketing: Explained by 15+ experts

growthxclub

growthxclub · 1y ago

Growth Marketing Vs Performance Marketing: Explained by 15+ experts

15+ Growth Experts Explain The Difference Between Growth Marketing & Performance Marketing In This Detailed Guide. This Also Features Metrics, JD Breakdowns & Much More To Deep Dive Into The Differences Between Both Roles! Read the full article by clicking on Source button.

[Weekly funding roundup May 31-June 6] VC inflow continues to remain stable

YourStory

YourStory · 3m ago

[Weekly funding roundup May 31-June 6] VC inflow continues to remain stable

The Indian startup ecosystem observed a stable venture capital inflow, with funding ranging from $100-200 million weekly. In early June, startups raised $213 million across 17 deals, slightly up from the previous week's $209 million. A significant contribution came from Udaan's $114 million deal. Deal numbers are declining, averaging 17 weekly, reflecting challenges in capital acquisition. Despite a challenging environment, initiatives such as a new healthtech fund indicate ongoing investor interest in Indian startups.

Kenyan logistics startup Sendy shuts down, embarks on asset sale

TechCrunch · 2y ago

Kenyan logistics startup Sendy shuts down, embarks on asset sale

Kenyan logistics startup Sendy, known for direct FMCG purchases, is ceasing operations and seeking asset sale amid financial struggles. Sendy's co-founder confirmed the acquisition process, indicating a formal statement to follow. Facing fund shortages, the company executed cost-cutting measures, including layoffs and market exits. Despite a valuation of $80 million, difficulties securing additional capital led to this outcome, spotlighting challenges faced by B2B e-commerce firms amid operational costs and pricing issues.

Silicon Valley VC fund General Catalyst acquires Venture Highway; will deploy $1 billion in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Silicon Valley VC fund General Catalyst acquires Venture Highway; will deploy $1 billion in India

General Catalyst, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm known for backing successful tech companies, is set to acquire Venture Highway, an early-stage investor focused on India. Venture Highway, founded by former WhatsApp executive Neeraj Arora, will merge into General Catalyst India. The move marks General Catalyst's official entry into India and comes as the venture capital industry undergoes a reset. General Catalyst plans to invest between $500 million and $1 billion in India and sees significant potential in the country's startup ecosystem.

Sports tech startup KhiladiPro raises $1 million in round led by Shastra VC, MGA Ventures

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Sports tech startup KhiladiPro raises $1 million in round led by Shastra VC, MGA Ventures

Sports tech startup KhiladiPro has secured $1 million in funding led by Shastra VC and MGA Ventures, alongside angel investors. Founded in 2023, this Bengaluru-based company focuses on AI-driven athletic assessments for children. With over 60 AI models, KhiladiPro offers sports ability tests, the Khiladi Ability Index, and Olympiad for schools. Aiming to complete 200,000 assessments by year-end, it plans market expansion, including into Australia and the UAE, amid rising investor interest in sports tech innovation.

Trackers

Active Indian VC’s

OG Capital Email

With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...

Accel Partners Email

Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...

Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...

Access All Trackers

Startup Showcase Winners

Aug 2025

Build. Comply. Fund. Fly.

Crypto to INR payments app for Indians

Your CV, Done Right.

Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase

Top Users

Trending News on Medial

IPO-bound PhysicsWallah to invest ...

Meta in talks to use Google's Gem ...

Exclusive: Vama set to raise fres ...

Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.