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Startup funding remains steady as investors prioritise capital efficiency
Indian startup funding stayed steady as investors focused on scalable models and capital efficiency amid cautious but selective risk appetite.
India’s startup ecosystem continues to show resilience, with more than 3,900 companies funded and total investments of $9.5 billion recorded in 2024. Funding activity in 2025 has reached $1.48 billion year to date, supported primarily by seed and early stage rounds. Recent weeks saw selective capital deployment, including Skydo’s $10 million Series A funding. Investors remain cautious but engaged, favouring scalable business models, clear revenue visibility, and disciplined capital use amid evolving global market conditions.