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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.
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Top Companies in India

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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
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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
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:
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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
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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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