Indian Tech Startup Funding Report Q1 2024

About the report
In the first quarter of 2024, the Indian startup ecosystem witnessed the entry of two startups into the unicorn club and attracted over $2 Bn in funding. However, this amount marked a 33% decrease compared to the $3 Bn raised in Q1 2023. Nevertheless, the growing interest from investors and consumers in AI-powered solutions hints at a potential AI bull run in the upcoming quarters of 2024. Our recent survey of Indian VCs revealed that 86% of them believe AI/GenAI is not merely hype but a lasting trend. This underscores AI as the beacon of hope for a revival in startup funding throughout 2024.
In the first quarter of 2024, the Indian startup ecosystem witnessed the entry of two startups into the unicorn club and attracted over $2 Bn in funding. However, this amount marked a 33% decrease com...
$2 Bn+
Total Funding Raised By Indian Startups
33%
Year-on-Year Decline In Total Funding
$3.7 Mn
Median Ticket Size Of Funding
66%
Of Startup Investors Believe In India’s AI Potential
461+
Investors Participated In Funding Deals
2
New Unicorns Added
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Table of Contents
- India’s Digital Economy: Key Highlights
- The State Of India’s Startup Economy
- Indian Startup Funding Trends: An Overview
- Indian Startup Funding Quarterly Analysis
- Top 10 Biggest Indian Startup Funding Rounds [Q1 2024]
- The Top Funded Indian Startup Hubs [Q1 2024]
- Indian Startup Funding: A Stage Wise Outlook [Q1 2024]
- Indian Startup M&A Trends
- Top Startup Investors [Q1 2024]
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Summary
- Number Of Companies119
- Number of founders302
- Total Funding Amount$1.20 Bn+
- Number of Acquisitions10
- Average Company Age7.9 yrs