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India's tech startup funding at $4.1 billion in H1 2024; tops H2 2023, trails year-ago levels: Tracxn
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Indian tech startups raised $4.1 billion in H1 2024, a 4% increase from H2 2023, according to a report by Tracxn. Despite a 13% decrease compared to H1 2023, India remains the fourth-highest funded country in the tech startup landscape. The report highlighted trends such as an increase in seed-stage funding and the rise of 8 funding rounds exceeding $100 million. The number of unicorns and 'Soonicorns' (startups likely to become unicorns soon) also saw significant growth. Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai were the top cities in terms of funds raised, and Accel, Blume Ventures, and Peak XV Partners were the top investors in H1 2024.
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Indian Startup Funding Breaches $150 Bn Mark In H1 2024
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
According to Inc42's 'Indian Tech Startup Funding Report H1 2024', the funding in India's startup ecosystem reached $151 Bn between 2014 and H1 2024. Funding in 2021 was at its peak with $42 Bn, but dropped significantly to $10 Bn in 2023. In the first half of 2024, Indian startups raised $5.3 Bn, and it is anticipated that funding will witness a rapid increase in the second half of the year.
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Indian fintech industry remains third-highest funded in H1 2023 despite 67 per cent drop
Business Today
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2y ago
Medial
The Indian fintech industry remained the third-highest funded in the world in the first half of 2023, reveals a new report by market intelligence platform Tracxn. Notably, the country trails the US and UK, just as it did in the previous year.
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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
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12m ago
Medial
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.
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Karnataka tech ecosystem funding falls 30% to $1.7 billion in H1 2025: Report
IndianStartupNews
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1m ago
Medial
Karnataka's tech ecosystem saw a 30% decline in funding, raising $1.7 billion in H1 2025 compared to H2 2024. Seed-stage funding dropped 39%, while early-stage funding increased by 15%. Fintech and enterprise applications performed strongly, with fintech raising $701 million. Two new unicorns emerged, and notable funding rounds exceeded $100 million. Fundraising was concentrated in Bengaluru, with Accel, AngelList, and LetsVenture leading investments. Despite fewer mega-rounds, select sectors showed resilience.
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$100 million deals back on table: Resurgence after reset, speakers agree at the Indian VC ecosystem panel at ET Soonicorns Summit 2024
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
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.
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Private credit takes centre stage as deployment tops $6.5 bn
VCCircle
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8m ago
Medial
India's private credit market saw substantial growth in 2024, driven by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, economic stability, and enhanced corporate governance. Ernst & Young's study highlights that private credit issuance reached record levels in the first half of the year, with deployment surpassing $6.5 billion. This flourishing market reflects the increasing appeal of private credit as a crucial financial instrument, indicating robust investor confidence and the evolving dynamics of India's financial landscape.
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India tech startups see lowest funding in five years, just two unicorns in 2023
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to a report by market intelligence platform Tracxn, India's tech startup ecosystem experienced the lowest funding in the last five years, dropping India's global ranking from 4th to 5th place. The total funding received in 2023 was $7 billion, a decline of 72% compared to the previous year. Only two unicorns were created in 2023, as opposed to 23 the year before. Late-stage funding saw the biggest drop of over 73%, followed by early-stage funding (70%) and seed-stage funding (60%). Despite the slowdown, investors remain optimistic about India's future success in the tech startup space.
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Tracxn releases its annual India start-up report: 2023 sees the lowest funding in five years
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
Tracxn's 'Tracxn Geo Annual Report: India Tech 2023' reveals a significant funding decline of 72% in the Indian tech startup ecosystem compared to the previous year. India dropped to the 5th highest-funded geography globally in 2023. Late-stage funding saw the biggest drop, while FinTech and Retail sectors experienced decreases in funding. However, sectors such as Environment Tech and SpaceTech garnered investor attention. Two new unicorns were created, while IPO numbers remained consistent. Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR continue to attract significant funding in India's tech startup ecosystem. Despite the funding slowdown, the government is committed to promoting the tech ecosystem through various initiatives.
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Women-led startups see $100 million in funding in first 2 months of 2024, Delhi-NCR tops list: Tracxn
Thehindubusinessline
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1y ago
Medial
According to a report by data intelligence Tracxn, India has over 8,000 tech-based startups founded by women, which have raised a total of $23 billion in funding. Although the share of funding for women-led startups decreased by 75% in 2023 compared to the previous year, women-led startups accounted for more than 15% of overall startup funding in India from 2020 to 2022. Delhi-NCR has the highest number of women-led startups, followed by Bengaluru and Mumbai. Thriving sectors for women-led startups include B2C e-commerce, internet-first brands, and SaaS companies.
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PE, VC investments in payment, lending tech companies hit 2-year lows, shows RBI Innovation Hub report
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Investments by private equity and venture capital firms in payment and lending tech companies in India have reached a two-year low. According to a report from the Reserve Bank of India, total investment in lending tech companies reached INR 2,133 crore ($285 million) in H1 2024, down from INR 12,113 crore ($1.62 billion) in H1 2022. Investment in payment companies also fell to INR 217 crore ($29 million) from INR 6,270 crore ($838 million) during the same period. Fintech SaaS companies received investments of INR 883 crore ($118 million) in 2024, compared to INR 1,729 crore ($231 million) in 2022.
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