Indian startups are securing significantly larger seed and early-stage funding rounds, nearly doubling their average cheque size. This trend is driven by venture firms frontloading capital for more mature products, especially in AI, deeptech, and healthtech. While overall funding has seen a modest rise, the number of deals has dropped, indicating a more concentrated investment approach for startups demonstrating strong performance and clear commercial paths.

India's tech startups secured $7.2 billion in the first half of 2026, a 12% rise despite fewer funding rounds. Investors are concentrating larger sums on fewer, more mature…

Indian startups secured a significant $1.09 billion in funding across 14 deals, with fintech giant Cred leading the charge with a massive $900 million round. This surge, primarily…

Indian startups are securing significantly larger seed and early-stage funding rounds, nearly doubling their average cheque size. This trend is driven by venture firms…