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Unlocking the Monthly City-Wise Startup Funding Landscape: February 2024

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024

This multifaceted report unveils the heartbeat of entrepreneurship, dissecting funding trends across the nation’s vibrant metropolises.

From Bengaluru’s meteoric rise to tier 2 & 3 cities’ promising growth trajectories, join us as we decode the dynamics shaping India’s startup ecosystem.

Bengaluru startups raised 53% of total funding in February 2024

Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi NCR were the top 3 cities this month (February, 2024) by the total value of funding raised.
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The top three cities leading the charge were Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR, painting a vibrant picture of entrepreneurial fervor across the nation.

Tier 2 & 3 city startups attracted 34% of angel rounds in February 2024

Angel funding was the most popular investor type in tier 2 & 3 cities. In comparison, only 6% of VC/PE deals happened in tier 2 & 3 city startups and zero for the family offices.
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While tier 1 cities hogged the limelight, tier 2 & 3 cities showcased promising growth trajectories, attracting 34% of angel funding rounds.

However, the disparity was evident, with VC/PE deals scant in these regions, comprising only 6% of total investments.

Average deal size for tier 1 startups was 8x of tier 2 & 3 startups

These deal size averages are calculated based on the equity funding rounds tracked in February 2024.
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The urban hierarchy was starkly reflected in deal sizes, with tier 1 startups commanding an average eight times larger investment than their tier 2 & 3 counterparts.

This dichotomy underscores the evolving investment landscape and the differential support received by startups based on their geographical location.

99% of the total funding raised in February 2024 went to tier 1 city startups

Tier 1 city startups raised ₹4967 cr as compared to ₹72 cr raised by tier 2 & 3 city startups. Also, a total of 130 funding deals were recorded in February, out of which 108 happened in Tier 1 cities.
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A whopping 99% of total funding gravitated towards tier 1 city startups, with a staggering ₹4967 crores raised, dwarfing the ₹72 crores garnered by tier 2 & 3 counterparts.

The disparity in funding allocation highlights the need for equitable investment distribution to foster holistic growth across all regions.

Conclusion

As India’s startup ecosystem continues to burgeon, understanding the nuanced dynamics of urban funding becomes paramount.

While tier 1 cities dominate the investment landscape, tier 2 & 3 cities exhibit untapped potential, beckoning investors to explore emerging opportunities beyond metropolitan boundaries.

India's Comprehensive Private Markets Intelligence Platform, PrivateCircle Research.
India’s Comprehensive Private Markets Intelligence Platform, PrivateCircle Research.

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