October closed on a strong note for India’s private markets, with investors doubling down on themes such as renewable manufacturing, digital credit infrastructure, enterprise automation, and electric mobility. Despite a selective funding environment, founders who demonstrate regulatory readiness, operational discipline, and scalable unit economics continued to draw meaningful capital. This month, late-stage rounds dominated headlines,…
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PrivateCircle Research offers an in-depth look at India’s private market in 2024-a year defined by strategic investments, record-breaking deals, and a maturing startup ecosystem. Here are the key highlights: Startup Funding Soars to ₹1,00,154 Cr In 2024, Indian startups raised an impressive ₹1,00,154 crore, even as the total deal count dipped to 1,321. This reflects…
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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…
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India’s startup ecosystem has grown rapidly over the last decade, producing more than 100 unicorns – companies valued at over $1 billion. While the spotlight often shines on these unicorns’ market dominance and innovation, an equally compelling story lies beneath: the entrepreneurial journey of the founders. According to an analysis by PrivateCircle Research, about 60%…
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Zepto has emerged as a key player in e-commerce, navigating through highs and lows to establish its presence in the market. Let’s delve into the insights gleaned from Zepto’s historical performance summary report for the year 2024. What is the Historical Performance Summary Report? Historical Performance Summary Report is our endeavor to delve deeper into…
Read moreWelcome to another It’s-a-big-deal blog powered by PrivateCircle Research. In this episode we delve into the top private market deals from India between 21 August – 24 September, 2023. Watch this Episode 9 available on Linkedin and YouTube. India’s Latest Unicorn In the fast-paced world of technology and startups, one name has been making headlines recently – Zepto. This…
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