After a strong rebound in April, which saw deal activity hit a 12-month high of 134 transactions, May 2025 witnessed a sharp pullback with only 99 funding deals in the Indian private markets, returning to the same volume last seen in February this year. Despite this, funding value remained robust, crossing ₹11,000 crore, showcasing that…
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April 2025 saw Indian startups attract robust investor interest, signaling a vibrant start to FY26. The month recorded a significant uptick in both deal volume and deal value, highlighting growing confidence among investors. Bangalore startups raised the highest cumulative funding in April 2025 reaching ₹ 4485 cr (27 deals). This was followed by Delhi NCR…
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The Indian private markets witnessed a dynamic funding landscape in March 2025. With a total of ₹9,916 crore raised across 113 deals, the month saw a mix of large-scale investments, shifts in investor behavior, and a surprising surge in Tier 2 & 3 city funding. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the key trends shaping private…
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India’s Private Markets is off to a powerful start in January 2025, with ₹9,482 crore ($1.1 billion) raised across 141 deals. This shows robust investor confidence and a thriving market. Let’s break it down and take a look at the highlights from January, using some real-world insights to add color to the numbers. City-Wise Funding…
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In October 2024, India’s Tier 1 cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR led the startup funding landscape, raising a combined ₹6,205 crore across 80 deals. Tier 1 locations, known for established infrastructure and investor confidence, saw this funding mainly fuelled by VC/PE firms, accounting for 56 of the total deals. Notably, angel investors…
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In June 2024, the startup funding landscape saw significant activity, with Delhi NCR leading the charge in funding, followed by Bengaluru and Kolkata. Tier 2 and 3 cities like Jaipur and Bhopal also made notable contributions, reflecting a broader geographical spread of startup activity. Key Highlights: Delhi NCR Leads the Pack Delhi NCR emerged as…
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In our latest report for April 2024, we dive into the numbers to uncover the trends shaping the startup landscape across key cities in India. Highlights to navigate: City-Wise April 2024: Top Ten Cities Funding (₹ cr) Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi NCR take the spotlight as the top three cities in startup funding for April…
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Explore the latest trends in startup funding across Indian cities in our new report. Dive into the data and discover what’s driving innovation in March 2024. City-Wise Funding in March 2024 Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Bengaluru emerged as the triumphant trio in March 2024, leading in total funding raised. City Total Funding (₹ cr) Mumbai…
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