About startup landscape in India
India has over 739,000 startups, making it the third-largest startup hub globally. Of these, 35K are funded companies that have collectively raised $629B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 93 unicorns. A total of 121,693 investors have participated in 52,344 funding rounds, with 3,084 startups securing early-stage funding and 903 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 94,060 new companies have been founded, raising over $12.1B in funding. Startups in India have witnessed 5,274 acquisitions and 6,361 IPOs, while 108,758 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 23,758 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in India
Flipkart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online retailer of various products including electronics, fashion, and groceries | Bengaluru (India) | 2007 | Acquired | $12.1B | |
Operator of digital platforms facilitating food and grocery delivery services | Bengaluru (India) | 2013 | Public | $3.62B | |
Provider of digital brokerage services for stocks and mutual funds | Bengaluru (India) | 2016 | Public | $596M | |
Online eyewear retailer offering a range of eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses for sale | Gurugram (India) | 2008 | Public | $981M | |
Retailer of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and beauty accessories via online channels | Mumbai (India) | 2012 | Public | $103M |
Recent Funding Rounds in India
In the year 2026, till August 2026, $14.3B has been raised in 1.35K equity
funding rounds across India. In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), $13.6B had been raised across 2.12K rounds in India. So, 2026 has seen a 4.97% rise 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 | 1142 | Aug 29, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2777 | Aug 28, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1327 | Aug 28, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8160 | Aug 27, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9159 | Aug 27, 2026 | - |
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- 739K+ Total Companies
- $629B+ Total Funding
- 35K+ Funded Companies
- 6.4K+ IPOs
- 5.3K+ 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 August 2026, 221 acquisitions happened in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 432 acquisitions happened in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 22, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 18, 2026 |
IPOs in India
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 162 IPOs happened in India. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 358 IPOs happened in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Aug 28, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Aug 26, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Aug 26, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Aug 26, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Aug 25, 2026 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
Top News about startups in India
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Evri Extends Partnership with Haul&Store, Anticipating Significant Parcel Volume IncreaseLogistics Manager•Jul 29, 2026•Evri, MHS
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Ekart Expands Logistics Services Beyond Flipkart to External BusinessesApparelResources•Jul 28, 2026•Flipkart
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