India’s venture capital (VC) activity surged in 2024, with investments reaching $16.77 billion across 888 deals between January and November, as reported by the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF). This reflects a 14.1% rise in investment value and a 21.8% increase in deal count compared to the same period in 2023.
The technology sector dominated, securing $6.50 billion, a 52.5% year-over-year increase. Consumer discretionary investments followed with $2.30 billion, up 32.2%. The financial sector, however, recorded a slight decline, receiving $2.20 billion. Major deals included KiranaKart Technologies (Zepto) at $1.3 billion and Poolside AI SAS at $500 million, signaling strong investor interest.
Experts like Bhaskar Majumdar and Sajith Pai predict sustained growth in 2025. They expect more initial public offerings (IPOs) and greater activity in later-stage funding rounds. While concerns linger over the economy’s reliance on the India1 engine—30 million households driving GDP—confidence remains high, supported by robust savings and capital flows.
Emerging opportunities in the energy transition, particularly in electric mobility and green hydrogen, are drawing investor attention. Traditional sectors like fintech and e-commerce continue to attract significant funding. Meanwhile, intellectual property (IP)-led businesses in deep tech, including robotics, drones, and semiconductors, are gaining traction.
As global capital flows respond to shifts in the US market under the new administration, Indian startups face challenges and opportunities. Experts see 2025 as a year of potential easing and growth for the startup ecosystem, according to the IBEF report.
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