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2024 Marks a Turning Point for India’s Startup Funding

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Funding in AI startups falls 82% in India during June quarter: Report

Athira Sethu

Kochi, 21 December 2024

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As 2024 draws to a close, the Indian startup ecosystem is appearing stronger than it has in over three years of funding difficulties. VC funding has grown by 10 percent more than last year to $9.78 billion from $8.88 billion in 2023. This is partly recovered mainly due to a boost in the country’s excellent market performance, henceforth increasing the confidence of the investor in search of some tangible exit opportunities through the vehicle of IPOs (Initial Public Offers).

Strong Growth in VC Funding

One of the major highlights of 2024 is the massive increase in venture capital funding, as Indian startups have raised a whopping 53.1% funding in the first eight months of the year. From January to August 2024, Indian startups attracted $7.5 billion, compared with $4.9 billion in the same period last year. Funding increased sharply, but the number of deals is also increasing: 780 venture capital deals were made this year, up from 742 in 2023.

India has become the preferred destination for venture capital investment in the Asia-Pacific region after China. It means the country’s excellent performance worldwide in VC funding indicates that there will be a promising future for the startup industries of the different sectors.

Notable Deals and Emerging Unicorns

Some of the largest funding rounds in 2024 include Zepto’s $665 million, Meesho’s $300 million, and PharmEasy’s $216 million. These investments indicate the great momentum in India’s startup ecosystem. The country also saw a spate of new unicorns in 2024, including Ather, Rapido, and Moneyview. The six unicorns in 2024 all hail from Bengaluru and signal a strong recovery from 2023, which only had two unicorns. This is a big step toward reinvigorating India’s entrepreneurial industry.

Resilience Despite Challenges

The third quarter of 2024 has been strong, with startups raising more than $4 billion to almost match the total in the first two quarters of the year. Several big-ticket deals were witnessed in the quarter, including Zepto’s $340 million and DMI Finance’s $334 million. Early-stage investments also came in strongly in this quarter, which resulted in a stronger-than-expected recovery.

However, there are still challenges. Although funding numbers are increasing, the median ticket size for early-stage deals decreased by 8% YoY, which reflects investors’ growing focus on profitability and sustainability rather than unchecked growth. This is in contrast to the highly funded years of 2020 and 2021 when investors were more interested in scaling fast at any cost and without long-term sustainability..

Rise in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

M&A activities have also been increasing steadily, with 54 transactions in Q3 2024 alone, nearing the total of the first two quarters. The biggest purchase made during the quarter involved OYO acquiring G6 Hospitality for $525 million. The increase in M&As indicates that large-scale companies are looking to scale up and expand their product lines, thereby providing a way out for investors as well as growth avenues for start-ups.

The Focus on Sustainability

The theme of the funding year 2024 has therefore become more sustainable and profitable businesses. Investors now look closely at startups that provide real long-term value rather than merely growing at any cost. This is seen in increased interest in sectors such as fintech, renewable energy, and AI.

As India closes out the year 2024, it’s clear that the startup ecosystem can continue to grow and thrive. On one hand, there are continued challenges; on the other, funding trends this year demonstrate the resilience of Indian startups as an attractive investment destination despite fluctuating market conditions. The latter part of the year will bring numerous opportunities for those focusing on innovation and profitability while ensuring long-term sustainability.

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