Indian Startups Raise $2.3 Billion in Q1 2026, Down 26% Year-on-Year
Indian startup funding in Q1 2026 totaled $2.3 billion across 300+ deals, marking a 26% decline from Q1 2025, though growth-stage funding showed resilience with a 10% YoY increase.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | $2.3 B |
| Stage | Seed |
| Sector | Startup Funding |
| Coverage | Startup Trends |
Indian startups raised $2.3 billion during Q1 2026 (January-March), a 26% decline compared to $3.1 billion raised in Q1 2025, according to industry data.
Q1 2026 Funding Snapshot
Key Numbers:
Sector-wise Breakdown
Most Funded Sectors in Q1 2026:
Growth Stage Resilience
While overall funding declined, growth-stage deals showed strength:
Outlook for 2026
Industry experts remain cautiously optimistic:
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