About startup landscape in India
India has over 701,011 startups, making it the third-largest startup hub globally. Of these, 34.5K are funded companies that have collectively raised $626B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 94 unicorns. A total of 121,569 investors have participated in 51,500 funding rounds, with 3,036 startups securing early-stage funding and 885 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 75,383 new companies have been founded, raising over $11.6B in funding. Startups in India have witnessed 5,218 acquisitions and 6,190 IPOs, while 108,784 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 23,461 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 | |
Provider of an online platform for investments and trading services | Bengaluru (India) | 2016 | Public | $596M | |
Operator of digital platforms facilitating food and grocery delivery services | Bengaluru (India) | 2013 | Public | $3.62B | |
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 July 2026, $10.9B has been raised in 1.1K equity
funding rounds across India. In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), $10.9B had been raised across 1.76K rounds in India. So, 2026 has seen a 0.77% 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 | 2042 | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Series C | 1102 | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7579 | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2662 | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Series B | 9698 | Jul 16, 2026 |
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- 701K+ Total Companies
- $626B+ Total Funding
- 34.5K+ Funded Companies
- 6.2K+ IPOs
- 5.2K+ 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 July 2026, 190 acquisitions happened in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 416 acquisitions happened in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 13, 2026 | - |
IPOs in India
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 104 IPOs happened in India. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 323 IPOs happened in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jul 16, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Jul 16, 2026 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Jul 15, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Jul 10, 2026 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Jul 08, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) |
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