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Late-stage startup funding up 3x in April
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Late-stage funding in Indian startups saw a significant increase in April 2024, reaching $545 million compared to $171 million in the same period last year. However, early-stage funding decreased to $120 million from $259 million. Experts believe that the surge in late-stage funding will drive hiring in the startup sector. The growth in funding can be attributed to companies like Meesho and API Holdings raising funds in Series F rounds. Despite the decline in overall funding during the first quarter of 2024, late-stage funding is seen as crucial for expanding market reach and scaling operations.
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Startup funding falls 70% to $102 million this week
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Startup funding dropped by 70% YoY in the second week of 2024, totaling $102.1 million across 26 deals. The early-stage funding accounted for the largest share at $49 million, followed by $35.2 million in late-stage funding. Compared to the previous week, funding increased nearly 3X in value terms and over 3X in volume. Notable funding rounds include $16 million raised by a cosmetic solutions startup, $12 million by an organic dairy startup, $10 million by an alternative investment platform, $7.5 million by a healthcare startup, and $7.2 million by a children-focused snacking and meal brand.
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Deals Digest: Mid, late-stage transactions lift funding momentum
VCCircle
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3m ago
Medial
In early April, funding momentum increased due to several mid- and late-stage deals by private equity and venture capital investors, including WestBridge Capital, ICICI Venture, and Bessemer Venture Partners. These deals collectively amounted to approximately $310 million.
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Funding in Indian startups sinks to $7 billion, lowest since 2017
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indian startup funding experienced a significant decline in 2023, totaling $7 billion, less than one-third of the $25 billion received in the previous year, marking a seven-year low. The fourth quarter of 2023 saw the lowest equity investment for new-age ventures since Q3 2016. Only two new unicorns were created, a 91% drop from 2022. Late-stage startups faced challenges, with some resorting to debt instruments. Funding plummeted in late-stage companies by over 73%, while early-stage and seed-stage funding dropped by 70% and 60%, respectively. The downturn reflects a cautious approach by investors amid global uncertainties.
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Indian Startups Endure Worst May Since 2020; Funding Tanks 34% YoY To $657 Mn
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
In May 2024, funding for Indian startups decreased by 28% compared to the previous month. While seed stage investments remained stable, there was a significant decline in funding for growth and late-stage startups compared to the previous year. Additionally, Delhi NCR surpasses Bengaluru as the top-funded startup hub.
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India’s startup landscape: Funding winter continues as investment plummets
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
India's startup ecosystem, the third largest in the world, has struggled with a decrease in funding. In 2023, venture capital investments in India dropped to $11 billion, a sharp decline from the $42 billion in 2021. The total value and number of deals also decreased by over 60%, with late-stage funding experiencing an 82% drop since 2021. Additionally, the number of startups reaching unicorn status decreased significantly from 45 in 2021 to just two in 2023. This has led some startups to consider going public earlier rather than seeking late-stage funding.
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Indian space tech startups secured $126 million funding in 2023, up 7% from 2022: report
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
India's space technology sector has seen a significant increase in funding, with $126 million raised in 2023, up from $118 million in the previous year. This marks a 235% increase from the $37.6 million raised in 2021. The sector has been driven by government support and innovation, attracting early-stage investments. However, late-stage funding and acquisitions have been notably absent. Skyroot Aerospace is the highest-funded startup, followed by Pixxel and Agnikul. Bengaluru is the leading city in terms of funding and number of space technology startups. India was awarded the World Space Award for its successful Chandrayaan 3 mission in 2023.
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Indian Startup Funding Continues To Inch Up In 2024, Rises 15% MoM In April
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
In April 2024, Indian startup funding increased by 15% compared to the previous month, reaching $868 million. The number of deals also rose from 63 to 90. However, on a year-on-year basis, funding declined 2%, and it was 66% lower compared to April 2022. Seed and growth stage startups experienced growth in funding, with seed stage startups seeing a 286% increase and growth stage startups receiving 78% more funding. The enterprise tech sector attracted the most funding, followed by fintech. Bengaluru remained the top city for funding, followed by Delhi NCR and Chennai, which overtook Mumbai in the rankings.
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At $5.3 Bn, Indian Startup Funding Stays Flat YoY In H1 2024
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Indian startup funding reached a total of $5.3 billion in the first half of 2024, only a slight 1.8% decrease from the same period in 2023. The funding trend was driven by seed and growth-stage companies, while caution was observed in investing in late-stage ventures. Bengaluru remained the top startup hub with $1.57 billion raised across 134 deals, followed by Mumbai with $1.49 billion raised across 114 deals.
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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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Attracting global VCs to bridge late-stage funding gap: DIFC Innovation Hub CEO
VCCircle
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1m ago
Medial
The DIFC Innovation Hub, led by CEO Mohammad Alblooshi, is seeking to attract global venture capital firms to address the late-stage funding gap in Dubai's startup ecosystem. While early-stage funding is abundant, growth-stage capital is lacking, necessitating efforts to draw international investors to the region. The hub, hosting over 1,240 tech firms, offers regulatory support and aims to unlock local capital, positioning Dubai as a hub for fintech and AI innovation.
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