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As India fosters its dynamic startup ecosystem, buoyed by favorable conditions and a burgeoning #talentpool, its #unicorn journey is primed for further ascent. However, besides “valuations,” we must also keep in mind the “value” offered by the #startups. With innovation and #sustainability at its cornerstone, #India is positioned to cement its status as a premier global leader in the startup domain. https://lnkd.in/gVbbnU4M

Anticipated rise in #Unicorns in India is attributed to:   1. Flourishing #deeptech startups 2. Growing investments from domestic & international investors  3. #GenerativeAI led innovation 4. Government support to startups HURUN INDIA https://lnkd.in/gDE7VDNC

India's startup ecosystem is zooming ahead! Recent findings from an Inc42 article offer a glimpse into the burgeoning confidence among Indian entrepreneurs. With over 400 startup founders surveyed expressing intentions to increase their advertising budgets by 20-30% in FY25, we're witnessing a clear signal of growth ambitions and market expansion strategies. The commitment to bolstering IT infrastructure is equally heartening, with 74% of startups planning to enhance their IT spending by 10% to 30%. Tech is the cornerstone for innovation, efficiency, and scalability. The forecast for startup funding in 2024, as per Inc42, anticipates a 36% year-on-year increase. While impressive, I'm inclined to believe that the actual figures may surpass these predictions. The momentum we're seeing, fuelled by - Digital India and now AI enablement - a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and - supportive policies, sets the stage for an even more dynamic and prosperous startup ecosystem in India. The potential for startups in India is boundless. Keep building! #Startups #VC #India #Innovation #Growth #Funding

"India's Startup Saga: Unleashing Unicorns in 2023 🚀 Dive into the realm of billion-dollar valuations, exploring success stories and the dynamics propelling India's unicorn ecosystem. . . . For more info click on the link- https://lnkd.in/gi6gE_GH . . . #IndianStartups #UnicornFame #InnovationHub #StartupSuccess #TechTitans"

Why India as a startup and innovation hub will play a vital role in future global progress Research shows that 40% of Indian startups that received seed funding rounds between $500,000 and $5 million in 2022 are building for global markets, writes Bain Capital MD Amit Chandra and Marico Innovation Foundation's Suranjana Ghosh. https://lnkd.in/dQSF6Dat #indianstartup #mauverick

🚀💡 Exciting times ahead for Indian startups! According to Rajan Anandan, Managing Director of Peak XV, the country's startup ecosystem is set to soar with an expected fundraising of $8-12 billion this year. Speaking at Startup Mahakumbh, Anandan highlighted India's status as the most vibrant startup ecosystem globally, with approximately $20 billion in uninvested private capital earmarked for Indian firms. Anandan noted the remarkable surge in investment, with the pre-2021 run rate of $8-10 billion escalating to a staggering $60 billion in combined funding for 2021 and 2022. Despite 2021's perceived dip at $7 billion, Anandan emphasized the ecosystem's resilience, attributing the surge to a condensed influx of six years' worth of funding within two. With a steady trajectory, Anandan anticipates a sustained $10-12 billion influx annually, deeming it sufficient to fortify India's startup landscape. He underscored India's unique focus on consumer businesses, noting his firm's investments in sectors now overlooked in the US. Anandan also predicted a promising future for Indian startups, envisioning 20 publicly traded companies expanding to 100 within the next 7-8 years. As funding stages witness revitalization, the Indian startup arena promises boundless growth opportunities. #IndianStartups #StartupEcosystem #Funding #Innovation #PeakXV #RajanAnandan #StartupMahakumbh

🚀 Indian startups have raised a whopping $217.84 million this week 🤯 Across the 31 deals, showing a significant jump from last week's $58.36 million in funding across 16 deals. 🛒 E-commerce stole the show, snagging $56.2 million in funding across five deals, while cleantech followed closely with $24 million in two deals. 📈 Noteworthy deals include Infra.Market's $50 million Series A, TechnoSport's $25 million Series A, and Euler Motors' $24 million Series C rounds. 🌟 Other standout investments include Libas' $18 million Series A, Zypp Electric's $14 million Series C, and Rebel Foods' $13 million debt round. 🔥 This funding frenzy reflects a growing confidence in India's startup scene! PS: Writing this while sitting at GlobeX'24 So what do you think ? Indian Startup Scene is Smash or Pass ? #startups #news #funding --- 📌 10x Your success with 900+ free AI tools and cheatsheet directly in your DMs! ♨️ Follow Dev Oza and Message "Tools" to avail!

India's celebrated startup ecosystem faces a funding crisis, and nobody knows about it. The Redseer report says the total investments received in 2023 were $15 billion. Last year, this figure was above $50 billion. But why is the average founding ownership in private Indian startups so low? You may have already noticed startups hunkering into cost-cutting mode to extend runways. Well, data suggests rough seas will continue in the coming quarters. Indian unicorns struggle due to regulatory hurdles, demand fluctuations, and unclear business models. Some of them may even get acquired or shut down for good. But as every cloud has a silver lining, there are tailwinds in this situation too. There are high chances for the number of profitable unicorns to double between FY2022 and FY2027. Only half of the unicorns are eyeing towards profitability. These sustainable startups could generate much more profit than last year So, the era of easy venture money has ended. But market constraints may force more startup discipline and stability at scale. Regulators need to balance ensuring investor protection while giving entrepreneurs space to iterate. The Indian startup ecosystem stays vibrant, with 100 unicorns and 400 public companies. All are above the $1 billion market cap. It’s “survival of the fittest” across both the startup and investment universes today. #funding #startupecosystem

How have start-ups helped India rank 3rd in the world? According to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index of 2024, India ranked 3rd on the global list with 67 unicorns. Though we had 68 such start-ups last year, I believe we shouldn't overlook a few things before getting disappointed: → More Indians are pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. → Every year, the number of start-ups is increasing, and → India produced its first AI unicorn, Krutrim. I agree that pushing towards greater heights is desirable. Firstly, we need to develop a better start-up ecosystem to adapt to new-gen ventures. From the 1453 unicorns on Hurun's lists, more than 100 were founded by Indians overseas, and only 67 were in India. It indicates that while we have incredible talent in our country, there's a lack of support for their growth. The current situation is that tech start-ups receive the largest share of overall funding in India. I believe there is a need to create better market conditions so that more tech start-ups in FinTech, SaaS, and AI can succeed in our home country instead of contributing to the start-up ecosystems of foreign countries. What, according to you, is stopping Indian startups from succeeding in our own country? #India #Startups #Indianstartups #FinTech #AI #linkedinforcreators

According to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index of 2024, India ranked 3rd on the global list with 67 unicorns. Though we had 68 such start-ups last year, I believe we shouldn't overlook a few things before getting disappointed: → More Indians are pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. → Every year, the number of start-ups is increasing, and → India produced its first AI unicorn, Krutrim. I agree that pushing towards greater heights is desirable. Firstly, we need to develop a better start-up ecosystem to adapt to new-gen ventures. From the 1453 unicorns on Hurun's lists, more than 100 were founded by Indians overseas, and only 67 were in India. It indicates that while we have incredible talent in our country, there's a lack of support for their growth. The current situation is that tech start-ups receive the largest share of overall funding in India. I believe there is a need to create better market conditions so that more tech start-ups in FinTech, SaaS, and AI can succeed in our home country instead of contributing to the start-up ecosystems of foreign countries. What, according to you, is stopping Indian startups from succeeding in our own country? #Hurun #startups #ai #designer #india #myindia