Weekly Funding Report: Indian Startups Raised $1.34 Billion Across 31 Deals (May 10–16, 2026)
Indian startups raised a combined $1.34 billion across 31 funding deals in the week ending May 16, 2026 — the highest weekly tally of the year — led by Zepto's $1 billion pre-IPO secondary.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | $1.34 B |
| Stage | Pre-IPO |
| Sector | Weekly Funding |
| Coverage | Startup Funding |
Indian startups closed $1.34 billion across 31 deals in the week ending May 16, 2026, making it the strongest funding week of 2026 so far.
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Top 5 Deals
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Outlook
With Lenskart's DRHP filing and Meesho's profitable quarter both landing this week, public-market sentiment around Indian consumer internet has materially improved heading into Q2 FY27.
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