Indian Tech Funding Rises 7% to $10.3 Billion in 2026 Even as Deal Count Falls 38%: Tracxn
18 rounds of $100 million or more lifted funding between January and 21 September, while seed funding fell 37%, Tracxn’s nine-month report shows.
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Indian Startup Funding Hits $2.3 Billion in Q1 2026 Amid 26% YoY Dip
3 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. While this remains a substantial figure globally, it represents a 26% year-on-year (YoY) decline compared to the same period in 2025.
Minimalist Co-founder Mohit Yadav Joins Shark Tank India 5 as New Shark
Mohit Yadav, the results-driven co-founder of the globally recognized direct-to-consumer (D2C) skincare brand Minimalist, has been officially announced as the newest investor, or “Shark,” for the highly anticipated Shark Tank India Season 5.
Indian Startups Defy Funding Drop, Hold Third Global Rank
The Indian tech startups ecosystem has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of 2025, moving up to the third position globally in terms of total funding raised, despite a 25% year-on-year decline in capital inflow.
Accel Bolsters India Leadership with Partner Promotions!
Global venture capital firm Accel has announced the promotion of two of its key principals, Rachit Parekh and Pratik Agarwal, to the role of partner in its India office.
Anandamoy Roychowdhary Exits Peak XV Partners Amid Strategic Shifts
In a significant leadership shift, Anandamoy Roychowdhary, Partner at Peak XV Partners, has announced his resignation, effective November 30, 2024, after an 11-year tenure.
Stage Seeks $7-9 Million Funding to Expand Regional OTT Services
Stage, an OTT platform dubbed the “Netflix for Bharat,” is in advanced talks to raise between $7 million and $9 million (approximately ₹56-72 crore) in its largest funding round to date.
Mudhal VC Launched to Support Idea-Stage Startups in Tamil Nadu
Suresh Sambandam, founder and CEO of Kissflow, has launched Mudhal VC, a venture capital fund dedicated to empowering early-stage startups from Tamil Nadu’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
HomeLane to Acquire DesignCafe, Targeting ₹1,000 Cr Revenue in FY25
HomeLane, an omnichannel home interior and renovation platform, has announced its intent to acquire DesignCafe, a leading player in India’s home interiors market.
Aarna.ml Secures $6.7M Series A Funding, Led by Exfinity Ventures
7 million in its Series A funding round, following a recent investment from Exfinity Venture Partners.
Oister Global and Tribe Capital Launch $500M Secondary Fund in India
Domestic financial investors Oister Global and Tribe Capital India have announced the launch of a secondary franchise in India, with a significant commitment of $500 million set to be invested over the next two years.