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Indian startups raised nearly $4 billion in Q1 2026, driven by AI, fintech, and deep-tech deals — making it the strongest first quarter for Indian startup funding since 2022.
AI funding surged 73 percent year over year in India, with Neysa’s $600 million round — equivalent to ₹10,000 crore — the headline transaction. The broader ecosystem is seeing a structural shift, with startups that demonstrate clear AI integration commanding valuations two to three times higher than sector peers without AI capabilities.
