Fund-raise for startups touches four-year low

In 2024, funds raised for Indian startups fell to $2.7 billion, the lowest in four years. SoftBank and Tiger Global issued smaller follow-on checks and remained cautious. With global investors on the sidelines, local family offices and hedge funds led the investments. Analysts expect startup funding to pick up pace in the coming months.

Fund-raise for startups touches four-year low
In 2024, funds raised for Indian startups fell to $2.7 billion, the lowest in four years. SoftBank and Tiger Global issued smaller follow-on checks and remained cautious. With global investors on the sidelines, local family offices and hedge funds led the investments. Analysts expect startup funding to pick up pace in the coming months.