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A GlobalData report shows a major increase in venture capital (VC) funding for Indian startups in 2024. Despite a slight decrease in the number of deals, the total funding amount surged by 42.1%. This reflects growing investor confidence in India's vibrant startup ecosystem. Aurojyoti Bose from GlobalData attributed the funding surge to several large-scale investments. India is now a leading market for VC activity in Asia-Pacific and globally, ranking among the top five in terms of both deal volume and value. Courtesy : Entrepreneur India .. https://lnkd.in/gX8P3CgW

🚀 VC Funding's Big Comeback in India 🇮🇳 The first half of 2024 has marked a remarkable resurgence in venture capital (VC) funding for Indian startups, showcasing a robust 45% increase compared to the latter half of 2023. According to YourStory Research, Indian startups secured a total of $6.4 billion in VC funding during this period, up from $4.4 billion. This steady recovery is underscored by significant milestones, with VC funding surpassing $1 billion in both May and June alone. These figures highlight a promising trajectory that could potentially exceed the $10.8 billion raised in the entire year of 2023. Despite a total of 665 deals in the first half of 2024, the landscape has seen fewer mega-deals exceeding $100 million each. This shift reflects the current funding climate where high-value transactions are becoming less frequent. As we navigate through this funding landscape, it's evident that the Indian startup ecosystem continues to evolve, driven by resilience and innovation. Here's to a dynamic second half of 2024 and beyond! #VentureCapital #IndianStartups #StartupFunding #EconomicGrowth

Private equity and venture capital funding for Indian startups jumped to $1.76 billion in August owing to an uptick in big-ticket transactions, according to proprietary data compiled by DealStreetAsia. The investment marked an increase of 76% in value from July when startups collectively garnered $1 billion across 119 deals. The dealmaking plummeted in July after hitting the $2-billion mark for the first time in two years in June this year. However, startup fundraising has been on an upward trend hitting the $1-billion mark since March this year, touching its peak in June. Led by financial services, software, and food industries, a total of 109 transactions were closed in August as against 119 in July, recording a drop of 8% month-on-month. DealStreetAsia Zepto FirstCry.com (BrainBees Solutions Ltd.) OYO Neo Group Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters Yubi Visit Health Livpure India uppercase FASHOR Swiggy AGRIM Agrizy Servify EtherealX Truva plutosONE Inflection Point Ventures Chiratae Ventures Venture Catalysts++ | India's 1st Multi-Stage VC Blume Ventures HOUSE EASY LTD GalaxEye Convin #startups #startupinvesting #indianstartups #startupfunding #vcinvestments #indianfounders #startupsfounders #startupinvesting #founders #venturecapital #privateequity #ventureinvestments #startupindia

Funding to Indian startups stagnated in May, remaining at similar levels as previous months, despite large late-stage cheques. Indian startups recorded $812 million in 52 private equity and venture capital deals in May, 20 percent lower than $1,019 million in 68 deals a year ago, data from Venture Intelligence, an analytics firm showed.  #india #startups #funding

The Indian startup ecosystem experienced a significant resurgence this week, with funding soaring by 226% to nearly $596 million. In contrast, the previous week saw 24 Indian startups collectively raise around $182.62 million, fueled by three growth stage deals and 19 early stage investments. #india #startup #funding #business #motivation #ceosofbharat #investment

The funding winter finally seems to be giving way to funding spring. While I don’t have data to back my claim, the anecdotal evidence suggests a massive improvement. The number Indian startups raising #venturecapital in the last few months has definitely increased if we go by the news articles. I read at least 2-3 early-stage funding news articles every week. We will get the know the exact number in a few weeks once the data is out, but my estimate is total venture funding in #India in the early stages (pre-seed to Series A) has increased by 50-60% in JFM quarter of 2024 over the JFM quarter of 2023. Let’s hope this trend continues. #startups 

According to some reports, and by observing the previous trends Indian Entrepreneurs are now going solo. They didn't want any VC to be involved in their decision, they are focusing on profitability and freedom to build their way. One more reason we can say is that the changed environment of investment, now the investors want to put the money on that startup that has somehow generated some revenue. Indian Startup Ecosystem is now witnessing a Bootstrap boom, which will play a big role in shaping the Indian startup ecosystem in comparison to unicorn boom. #unicorn #bootstrap #startups #investment #indian #funding #revenue #profits

👉 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬: As venture capitalists tighten their funding strategies, early-stage startups in India are facing increased scrutiny, particularly regarding their product-market fit (PMF). A recent study by Venture Intelligence revealed that only 25% of startups that secured seed funding successfully transitioned to Series A funding, marking a significant drop in investor confidence. This shift comes as the number of Series A rounds has plummeted by 45% over the past year, reflecting broader market uncertainties. Startups must now prioritize demonstrating strong PMF to secure future investments. The landscape is challenging, but for those who achieve PMF, the path to subsequent funding rounds becomes considerably smoother. #Startups #VentureCapital #ProductMarketFit #Funding #Investment #Entrepreneurship #India #Innovation

After witnessing a sharp uptick in June this year, private equity and venture capital funding for Indian startups plummeted almost 52% to $1 billion in July, according to data compiled by DealStreetAsia. Startup funding crossed the $2-billion mark for the first time in two years in June. The sharp jump in VC funding in June was largely due to the $665-million round raised by grocery delivery startup Zepto co-led by existing investors Glade Brook, Nexus, and StepStone, with Goodwater and Lachy Groom doubling down as well. Deal volume, however, increased to 119 in July from 94 in June as a result of an increase in early-stage deal activity, especially across sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, and electric and hybrid vehicles, the data showed. Overall, 2024 has shown a positive trend with a resurgence in capital investments. On a year-on-year basis, the funding value nearly doubled from $564 million in July 2023. Deal volume was also up 56% from the comparable period last year. DealStreetAsia Purplle.com Rapido Urban Company OYO Navi Finserv Limited Matter Motor Works Pvt Ltd MONEYBOXX FINANCE LIMITED Dezerv Unimech Aerospace & Manufacturing Limited #startups #startupfunding #startupinvesting #venturecapital #startupindia #venturecapitalinvestments #peinvestments #privateequity #venture #newventure #startupfounders #founders #startupecosystem #indianstartups #funding