About startup landscape in India
India has over 679,305 startups, making it the third-largest startup hub globally. Of these, 34.2K are funded companies that have collectively raised $625B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 89 unicorns. A total of 121,387 investors have participated in 50,429 funding rounds, with 3,003 startups securing early-stage funding and 874 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 5,178 acquisitions and 6,013 IPOs, while 108,828 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 23,470 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 | |
Hyperlocal delivery and convenience platform for ordering food and groceries | Bengaluru (India) | 2013 | Public | $3.62B | |
Provider of home maintenance repair and personal care service professionals | Gurugram (India) | 2014 | Public | $376M | |
Online platform facilitating booking of flights, trains, buses, and hotels | Gurugram (India) | 2006 | Public | $92M |
Recent Funding Rounds in India
In the year 2026, till June 2026, $7.64B has been raised in 764 equity
funding rounds across India. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), $9.76B had been raised across 1.46K rounds in India. So, 2026 has seen a 21.73% 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 | 4917 | Jun 01, 2026 | ||
Series B | 9968 | Jun 01, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5546 | Jun 01, 2026 | ||
Angel | 6232 | May 30, 2026 | ||
Series B | 8497 | May 28, 2026 |
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- 679K+ Total Companies
- $625B+ Total Funding
- 34.2K+ Funded Companies
- 6K+ 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 June 2026, 139 acquisitions happened in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 412 acquisitions happened in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 27, 2026 |
IPOs in India
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 69 IPOs happened in India. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 324 IPOs happened in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jun 02, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Jun 02, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Jun 01, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
May 29, 2026 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
May 29, 2026 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) |
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