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D2C startups take nearly a third of October's Indian startup funding

D2C startups take nearly a third of October's Indian startup funding

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D2C startups raised around $200 million in October, nearly 30% of the $678 million raised by Indian startups that month, according to Entrackr's funding data. They accounted for 36 of 108 deals, or 33.33%, up from 20.36% in H1 2026. Food and beverages led with eight deals. Boldfit topped the list with a $42 million Series B led by Bharat Value Fund, followed by DailyObjects' $35 million Series C.

Source: Entrackr ↗

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