Startup funding tops $355 million, year-on-year growth rises

Indian startups raised approximately $355.2 million in funding between December 13 and December 19, marking a 33.9 percent year on year increase, according to Tracxn data. The uplift reflects renewed investor confidence and a rebound in tech and innovation-focused ventures after a challenging funding period. The acceleration in capital inflows spans early and growth stage companies, and ecosystem stakeholders see the trend as a positive signal for the broader startup landscape going into 2026.