About startup landscape in India
India has over 674,184 startups, making it the third-largest startup hub globally. Of these, 33.9K are funded companies that have collectively raised $632B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 89 unicorns. A total of 121,387 investors have participated in 50,089 funding rounds, with 2,991 startups securing early-stage funding and 873 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 69,915 new companies have been founded, raising over $10.7B in funding. Startups in India have witnessed 5,137 acquisitions and 5,864 IPOs, while 108,822 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 23,412 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in India
Groww is the top company in India, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in India:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of an online platform for investments and trading services | Bengaluru (India) | 2016 | Public | $596M | |
Online retailer of various products including electronics, fashion, and groceries | Bengaluru (India) | 2007 | Acquired | $12.1B | |
Operator of an online platform for ordering food and groceries | Bengaluru (India) | 2013 | Public | $3.62B | |
Digital payment platform offering financial services, recharges and more | Noida (India) | 2000 | Public | $3.16B | |
Online brand offering eyewear for men, women and kids | Gurugram (India) | 2008 | Public | $1.08B |
Recent Funding Rounds in India
In the year 2026, till April 2026, $6.58B has been raised in 635 equity
funding rounds across India. In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), $6.62B had been raised across 1.04K rounds in India. So, 2026 has seen a 0.61% drop in funding in companies of India as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in India:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9019 | Apr 30, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 5355 | Apr 30, 2026 | ||
Series B | 9835 | Apr 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9955 | Apr 29, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7354 | Apr 29, 2026 |
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- 674K+ Total Companies
- $632B+ Total Funding
- 33.9K+ Funded Companies
- 5.9K+ IPOs
- 5.1K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in India
Europa is the top investor in companies of India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Delhi (India) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||
San Francisco (United States) |
Acquisitions in India
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 102 acquisitions happened in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 406 acquisitions happened in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Apr 29, 2026 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Apr 25, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 23, 2026 |
IPOs in India
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 54 IPOs happened in India. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 319 IPOs happened in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2026 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Apr 29, 2026 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Apr 24, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Apr 17, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Apr 13, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
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