Indian investors launched funds exceeding $9 billion in the first nine months of 2025, already outpacing 2024’s full-year total, according to Venture Intelligence data. Although overall fundraising declined 38%, capital deployment pivoted sharply toward early-stage startups, reflecting optimism around high-growth innovation and AI-led ventures. Analysts said the trend underscores renewed investor confidence in India’s startup ecosystem, driven by improving macroeconomic stability and rising global participation in domestic venture capital.