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Indian Startup Funding Drops 17.88% to $8.09B in First Half of 2026

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India startup funding fell to $8.09 billion across 806 rounds in H1 2026 compared to $9.85 billion across 1,470 rounds in H1 2025, showing investor selectivity. The concentration in fewer, later-stage companies with proven business models reflects market shift from growth-at-all-costs to sustainable unit economics and compliance focus.

Source: Tracxn ↗

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