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Deep-tech startups must explore alternative funding options, says VC report Indian deep tech startups have seen a 5.3 times increase in average seed check size over the past eight years, fueled by government initiatives and VC confidence. By Puran Choudhary Read more at: https://lnkd.in/ghhmQJBM

#Startups | #DeepTech | #Innovation : 🚀 Deeptech Startups in India: A Rising Opportunity 🌟 Over the past eight years, Indian deeptech startups have witnessed a remarkable 5.3x growth in average seed check sizes, driven by proactive government policies and increasing confidence from venture capitalists. However, there’s still a gap to bridge. While Indian deeptech startups receive just 1.3% of global funding, this is significantly lower compared to the 3.86% share of funding for Indian tech startups overall. It's a call to action to encourage more #investments in this high-potential sector. To overcome early-stage hurdles, alternative funding avenues like venture debt, asset financing, and project financing can play a crucial role in driving growth and innovation. Source : Speciale Invest Report EmpowerEdge Ventures

Establishing a deep-tech focused VC fund would greatly benefit entrepreneurs at the idea, seed, pre-Series A, and Series A stages. Moreover, startups also require grants, joint investment opportunities with deep-tech vendors (both public and private), mentorship, orders, timely payment of invoices, prompt approvals, and access to a global knowledge-sharing platform. These supports enable them to build upon existing foundations rather than starting from scratch. Indian entrepreneurs are currently emphasizing the development of consumer-centric products such as food brands and cosmetics, rather than investing to build deep-tech assets that could enhance production capabilities. We anticipate that this will change with the backing of all stakeholders. Startup India | Invest India | Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India | MeitY Startup Hub | SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd | SiriusOne Capital | Angel Scions | O2 VC Fund (fund under process)| o2 Angels Network https://lnkd.in/dtfBpWUF?

**Are Mega Round Investments Reshaping the Future of Startups? 🤔** Despite a venture capital slowdown, U.S.-based startups continue to break records in securing mega round funding. According to the Crunchbase Megadeals Board, nearly 240 rounds valued at $100 million or more have been reported this year alone—outpacing last year's total of 210 by a considerable margin! This surge raises important questions: What factors are driving these substantial investments in an otherwise cautious market? Are there specific sectors leading this charge? From biotechnology to artificial intelligence, investors appear undeterred by economic headwinds as they funnel resources into innovative ventures with transformative potential. With industry giants like OpenAI and Xaira soaring amid these investments, the landscape for startups is rapidly evolving. This increased investment activity signals not just confidence but also an opportunity for existing companies looking to innovate through partnerships with emerging tech firms. Collaborating with startups can infuse fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies into established enterprises—creating new pathways for growth and adaptation in an ever-changing business environment. Are you prepared to tap into this thriving ecosystem? Connect with startups today and drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dTxGsKrN #Megadeals #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #Biotech #ArtificialIntelligence #FundingRound #CorporateInnovation #InvestmentTrends #TechGrowth Learn more about the megadeal trend here: https://lnkd.in/dh-3sF9j

**Are Mega Round Investments Reshaping the Future of Startups? 🤔** Despite a venture capital slowdown, U.S.-based startups continue to break records in securing mega round funding. According to the Crunchbase Megadeals Board, nearly 240 rounds valued at $100 million or more have been reported this year alone—outpacing last year's total of 210 by a considerable margin! This surge raises important questions: What factors are driving these substantial investments in an otherwise cautious market? Are there specific sectors leading this charge? From biotechnology to artificial intelligence, investors appear undeterred by economic headwinds as they funnel resources into innovative ventures with transformative potential. With industry giants like OpenAI and Xaira soaring amid these investments, the landscape for startups is rapidly evolving. This increased investment activity signals not just confidence but also an opportunity for existing companies looking to innovate through partnerships with emerging tech firms. Collaborating with startups can infuse fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies into established enterprises—creating new pathways for growth and adaptation in an ever-changing business environment. Are you prepared to tap into this thriving ecosystem? Connect with startups today and drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #Megadeals #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #Biotech #ArtificialIntelligence #FundingRound #CorporateInnovation #InvestmentTrends #TechGrowth Learn more about the megadeal trend here: https://lnkd.in/dqFDziDA

**Are Mega Round Investments Reshaping the Future of Startups? 🤔** Despite a venture capital slowdown, U.S.-based startups continue to break records in securing mega round funding. According to the Crunchbase Megadeals Board, nearly 240 rounds valued at $100 million or more have been reported this year alone—outpacing last year's total of 210 by a considerable margin! This surge raises important questions: What factors are driving these substantial investments in an otherwise cautious market? Are there specific sectors leading this charge? From biotechnology to artificial intelligence, investors appear undeterred by economic headwinds as they funnel resources into innovative ventures with transformative potential. With industry giants like OpenAI and Xaira soaring amid these investments, the landscape for startups is rapidly evolving. This increased investment activity signals not just confidence but also an opportunity for existing companies looking to innovate through partnerships with emerging tech firms. Collaborating with startups can infuse fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies into established enterprises—creating new pathways for growth and adaptation in an ever-changing business environment. Are you prepared to tap into this thriving ecosystem? Connect with startups today and drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #Megadeals #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #Biotech #ArtificialIntelligence #FundingRound #CorporateInnovation #InvestmentTrends #TechGrowth Learn more about the megadeal trend here: https://lnkd.in/dqFDziDA

**Are Mega Round Investments Reshaping the Future of Startups? 🤔** Despite a venture capital slowdown, U.S.-based startups continue to break records in securing mega round funding. According to the Crunchbase Megadeals Board, nearly 240 rounds valued at $100 million or more have been reported this year alone—outpacing last year's total of 210 by a considerable margin! This surge raises important questions: What factors are driving these substantial investments in an otherwise cautious market? Are there specific sectors leading this charge? From biotechnology to artificial intelligence, investors appear undeterred by economic headwinds as they funnel resources into innovative ventures with transformative potential. With industry giants like OpenAI and Xaira soaring amid these investments, the landscape for startups is rapidly evolving. This increased investment activity signals not just confidence but also an opportunity for existing companies looking to innovate through partnerships with emerging tech firms. Collaborating with startups can infuse fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies into established enterprises—creating new pathways for growth and adaptation in an ever-changing business environment. Are you prepared to tap into this thriving ecosystem? Connect with startups today and drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #Megadeals #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #Biotech #ArtificialIntelligence #FundingRound #CorporateInnovation #InvestmentTrends #TechGrowth Learn more about the megadeal trend here: https://lnkd.in/dqFDziDA

The Royal Academy of Engineering, in partnership with Imperial College London, has launched the Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship (STVCF) to bridge the gap between groundbreaking UK research and scalable, market-ready ventures. By addressing barriers in investment, skills, and infrastructure, this programme aims to strengthen the UK’s deeptech and life sciences ecosystems while fostering a more inclusive investment community. Our Associate Editor Sheryl Miles attended the launch event in London to better understand the challenges and opportunities outlined in the ‘State of UK Deep Tech 2024’ report. 👇Read the write-up below👇 #DeepTech #Innovation #Investment #VentureCapital #UKResearch #Startups #Startups Magazine #Entrepreneurs

**Are Mega Round Investments Reshaping the Future of Startups? 🤔** Despite a venture capital slowdown, U.S.-based startups continue to break records in securing mega round funding. According to the Crunchbase Megadeals Board, nearly 240 rounds valued at $100 million or more have been reported this year alone—outpacing last year's total of 210 by a considerable margin! This surge raises important questions: What factors are driving these substantial investments in an otherwise cautious market? Are there specific sectors leading this charge? From biotechnology to artificial intelligence, investors appear undeterred by economic headwinds as they funnel resources into innovative ventures with transformative potential. With industry giants like OpenAI and Xaira soaring amid these investments, the landscape for startups is rapidly evolving. This increased investment activity signals not just confidence but also an opportunity for existing companies looking to innovate through partnerships with emerging tech firms. Collaborating with startups can infuse fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies into established enterprises—creating new pathways for growth and adaptation in an ever-changing business environment. Are you prepared to tap into this thriving ecosystem? Connect with startups today and drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #Megadeals #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #Biotech #ArtificialIntelligence #FundingRound #CorporateInnovation #InvestmentTrends #TechGrowth Learn more about the megadeal trend here: https://lnkd.in/dqFDziDA

**Are Mega Round Investments Reshaping the Future of Startups? 🤔** Despite a venture capital slowdown, U.S.-based startups continue to break records in securing mega round funding. According to the Crunchbase Megadeals Board, nearly 240 rounds valued at $100 million or more have been reported this year alone—outpacing last year's total of 210 by a considerable margin! This surge raises important questions: What factors are driving these substantial investments in an otherwise cautious market? Are there specific sectors leading this charge? From biotechnology to artificial intelligence, investors appear undeterred by economic headwinds as they funnel resources into innovative ventures with transformative potential. With industry giants like OpenAI and Xaira soaring amid these investments, the landscape for startups is rapidly evolving. This increased investment activity signals not just confidence but also an opportunity for existing companies looking to innovate through partnerships with emerging tech firms. Collaborating with startups can infuse fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies into established enterprises—creating new pathways for growth and adaptation in an ever-changing business environment. Are you prepared to tap into this thriving ecosystem? Connect with startups today and drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #Megadeals #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #Biotech #ArtificialIntelligence #FundingRound #CorporateInnovation #InvestmentTrends #TechGrowth Learn more about the megadeal trend here: https://lnkd.in/dqFDziDA