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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Startup Funding Recap: December 2024
The year 2024 ended with some exciting developments in India’s startup world. December 2024 showcased the resilience and strategic growth of the ecosystem, setting a strong tone for 2025. Let’s break it down: Blog Outline | Data and Insights by PrivateCircle Research Job Creation & Economic Impact Mumbai led the way in December, raising ₹3,072…
Read moreCity-Wise Startup Funding Recap: November 2024
The Indian startup ecosystem continues to show diverse patterns in its funding landscape. November 2024 witnessed notable changes, with city-wise funding figures revealing important shifts in regional funding dynamics. While Tier 1 cities continue to dominate, there was a significant decrease in funding amounts in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 & 3 cities compared…
Read moreCity-Wise Startup Funding Recap: October 2024
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…
Read moreHistorical Performance Summary Report: Lenskart 2024
Lenskart has emerged as a key player in India’s eyewear market, revolutionising accessibility to eye-care products across cities through its dual online and offline presence. Founded as an online eyewear portal, Lenskart has grown into a nationwide brand with over 320 stores across tier-1 and tier-2 cities, processing about 300,000 monthly orders. This reach and…
Read moreIndian Retail Sector: 2024 Deals Summary Report
Overview The Indian retail sector has shown remarkable resilience and growth, with significant funding activity from Q2 FY 2023 to Q2 FY 2025. This comprehensive analysis dives into the evolving trends across company stages, investor participation, key locations, and sectoral performance. With late-stage companies attracting most of the capital, the industry’s landscape is marked by…
Read moreIndian Personal Products Sector: 2024 Deals Summary Report
Overview The Indian personal products sector has seen dynamic growth from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024, marked by varying trends in funding, sector participation, and geographical dominance. While late-stage funding has consistently attracted the largest investments, early and seed-stage rounds have been more volatile. With Mumbai emerging as a dominant player in deal volumes and…
Read moreCity-Wise Startup Funding Recap: August 2024
Overview The startup ecosystem in India continues to evolve dynamically, with significant fluctuations in funding patterns across various city tiers. In August 2024, the landscape showcased a blend of traditional powerhouses and emerging hubs, with notable shifts in investor activity and deal sizes. This blog inquires into the city-wise startup funding recap for August 2024,…
Read moreIndian Consumer Finance 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
The Indian consumer finance sector has witnessed significant activity and transformation over the past few years. The latest report, covering the period from Q1 2022-23 to Q4 2023-24, provides an in-depth analysis of funding trends, investor participation, regional performance, and sector-specific insights. Let’s dive into the key findings and understand the dynamics shaping this vibrant…
Read moreCity-Wise Startup Funding Recap: June 2024
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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