Indian startups have made an impressive mark this year and has secured an impressive funding of $9.2 billion across 984 deals until October. It is a 44.4% growth compared to the same period last year and reflects increasing global confidence in India’s startup ecosystem.

The numbers reveal a compelling story. Venture capital (VC) deals amounted to $6.4 billion in 2023 from 930 transactions. The funding value has grown substantially this year and also the volume of deals has risen by 5.8%.

Policy reforms and reduced bureaucratic hurdles have played an important role in the funding growth. The continued focus of Modi government on creating a business-friendly environment has attracted global investors.

India’s startup ecosystem has also made a global impact. It accounted for 7.1% of global VC deals and 4.2% of total disclosed funding in 2024. Some of the most notable funding rounds reflect diversity and strength of the ecosystem. Mumbai-based quick-commerce startup Zepto raised $1 billion over two rounds ($665 million in June and $340 million in August). Bengaluru-based Meesho secured $300 million. PharmEasy, PhysicsWallah and Purplle received $216 million, $210 million and $178.4 million respectively.

The rise of high-value deals and particularly those which are exceeding $100 million has been a defining trend. The deals jumped by 45% year-on-year, from 11 in 2023 to 16 this year.

Analysts agree that the growth is no coincidence. GlobalData lead analyst Aurojyoti Bose emphasized that India is one of the few markets which is showing improvement in deal volume as well as in funding value despite global challenges.

The upward journey is encouraging and highlights potential of Indian startups to lead innovation. India is well on its way to strengthen its place as a global startup powerhouse with the right support. The momentum is clear and it is that Indian startups are not just growing but are thriving too.