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What Funding Winter! Have Set Eyes On 100 Startups This Year: 100X.VC’s Ninad Karpe

Inc42 · 2y ago

What Funding Winter! Have Set Eyes On 100 Startups This Year: 100X.VC’s Ninad Karpe

100X.VC, an Indian early-stage venture capital firm, plans to complete 100 startup funding deals this year and aims to have 500 startups in its portfolio within the next 2-3 years. The sector-agnostic VC firm has already closed 47 deals this year and intends to close 30-40 more deals, focusing on groundbreaking ideas that may not be funded by others. The firm uses iSAFE notes, an agile funding instrument, for its investments. Corporate governance issues in Indian startups have prompted 100X.VC to include a session on the importance of corporate governance before investing in startups.

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Bangalore startups hit hardest by funding winter

Money Control

Money Control · 2y ago

Bangalore startups hit hardest by funding winter

The funding winter has hit startups in Bangalore, India, particularly hard, according to Moneycontrol. Startups in the region are facing challenges in securing investments, impacting their growth and expansion plans. H1 2023 saw only three deals above US$100 million in Bangalore startups, totaling US$374 million compared to 21 deals totalling US$5.3 billion in the year-before period. Read the article on the source link below to know more-

30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eyes In July 2024

Inc42 · 1y ago

30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eyes In July 2024

In July, only eight startups raised over $1 million in funding, indicating a decrease in the dependence on external capital. Six startups in the cohort were able to bootstrap, while 16 early stage startups raised less than $1 million. This news comes as a boost for the Indian startup ecosystem, with the recent positive developments such as the removal of angel tax and the thawing of the funding winter.

As many as 12 Indian startups shut down in 2024

Inshorts · 8m ago

As many as 12 Indian startups shut down in 2024

The year 2024 has been a mixed bag for India's startup ecosystem. While the number of startup IPOs, unicorns, the aftershocks of the funding winter have persisted throughout the year. Continuing the trend of startup closures witnessed in 2023, as many as 12 funded startups have already shut shop in 2024, despite raising millions in funding and securing other resources.

Massive dry powder set to boost entrepreneurship, say VCs and startup founders

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Massive dry powder set to boost entrepreneurship, say VCs and startup founders

Venture capital and private equity funds have secured billions of dollars in commitments, boosting the Indian startup ecosystem despite the current funding winter. This massive dry powder is expected to encourage more aspiring entrepreneurs to take the leap and create better companies. The total LP commitment to various funds focused on India has exceeded $100 billion this year, signaling strong investor interest. Factors such as India's economic growth, digitalization, and the availability of information have contributed to the growth of startups in recent years.

Over 100 Indian startups laid off more than 15,000 staff this year: Report

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Over 100 Indian startups laid off more than 15,000 staff this year: Report

According to Layoffs.fyi data, over 100 Indian startups laid off more than 15,000 employees in 2023 due to the funding winter. Byju's, an ed-tech startup, had to lay off 2,500 employees and its founder, Byju Raveendran, pledged his home to raise funds for salaries. The economic challenges forced startups to reduce costs, including marketing expenses and employee salaries. Globally, more than 1,160 tech companies laid off 2,602,238 employees this year, with Indian startups witnessing a 65.8% drop in funding between January and November 2023.

Listed Indian Startups To Reach 100 In Few Years: Rajan Anandan

Inc42 · 1y ago

Listed Indian Startups To Reach 100 In Few Years: Rajan Anandan

Peak XV Partners managing director, Rajan Anandan, predicted that Indian startups are likely to receive funding between $8-$12 billion in 2023. He also projected that the number of listed Indian startups will increase fivefold, reaching around 100 in the next 7-8 years. Anandan dismissed concerns regarding the funding winter, stating that the country's venture capital firms currently have approximately $20 billion in dry powder. He emphasized the importance of innovation in startups and stated that no business model can sustain for more than a decade in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Meet 10 Most Active Startup Investors Of H1 2025

Inc42 · 1m ago

Meet 10 Most Active Startup Investors Of H1 2025

In the first half of 2025, India's startup ecosystem rebounded with an 8% increase in investment compared to the previous year, totaling $5.7 billion. This period saw the emergence of five new unicorn companies and a rise in mega-deals valued over $100 million, reaching 11. Stride Ventures led as the most active investor, supporting 47 startups, followed closely by Alteria Capital's 42 deals and WeFounder Circle's 41, indicating renewed investor confidence post a two-year funding winter.

Funding freeze bites into the early stage businesses

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Funding freeze bites into the early stage businesses

In Q3CY2023, venture capital firms showed a preference for investing in newer startups. Late stage startups, including Unicorns, have been more affected by the funding freeze, while early stage investment activity has remained relatively unaffected. However, the funding winter is now impacting the early stage funding segment as well.

From SaaS to Consumer to Deep Tech, India’s Next-Gen Startups are Building for the World

PeakXV Blog

PeakXV Blog · 1y ago

From SaaS to Consumer to Deep Tech, India’s Next-Gen Startups are Building for the World

Explore Rajan Anandan's take on how the startup ecosystem is developing in India, what makes VC's hope for a larger, brighter future and still be bullish on India Inc in these tough market situations. There's no funding winter if you have a solid startup.

Indian Startup Layoff Tracker: 28,800+ Employees Laid Off By 110+ Startups Since 2022

Inc42 · 2y ago

Indian Startup Layoff Tracker: 28,800+ Employees Laid Off By 110+ Startups Since 2022

Since the onset of the funding winter in 2022, an estimated 28,871 employees have been laid off by 111 Indian startups. The situation doesn't seem to improve much as of now but experts believe this wouldn't last for more than a year. Read the article by clicking on "View Source" button to know more-

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