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    Indian Startup Funding Drops 75% YoY in Q1 2023

    In Q1 2023, funding for Indian startups dropped by 75% YoY due to inflation and interest rates, according to a Tracxn study. Learn more about the causes and effects of this decline.
    Mohit SinghBy Mohit Singh12/05/2023Updated:12/05/2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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    The Indian startup ecosystem has been a major source of innovation and growth in recent years, attracting billions of dollars in investments from global venture capital firms. However, a new research report by Tracxn suggests that funding for Indian startups has dropped significantly in the first quarter of 2023, with a YoY decline of 75% to $2.8 billion compared to $11.9 billion in the same period the previous year.

    Factors Contributing to the Decline

    The Tracxn research report attributes the decline in startup funding to several factors, including rising inflation and interest rates, which have a significant impact on investment decisions. Early-stage funding rounds fell by 68% YoY, while seed fundraising rounds saw a 16% YoY decrease in the first quarter of 2023, with total funding falling 4% QoQ to $844 million.

    Sector-Wise Breakdown of Funding

    Despite the overall decline in funding, certain sectors continue to attract investments. FinTech, Retail, and Enterprise Applications were the most funded industries in the first quarter of 2023, with FinTech financing increasing by 150% YoY. However, fintech startups saw a 51% YoY decline in funding.

    Notable Funding Rounds

    The Tracxn report also highlights some notable funding rounds in the first quarter of 2023. PhonePe raised a total of $650 million in two Series D rounds, bringing the company’s valuation to $12 billion. Lenskart secured $500 million in a Series J financing led by an Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) wholly-owned subsidiary with a valuation of $4.5 billion.

    Monthly Fluctuations in Funding

    While funding for Indian startups declined YoY, it increased by 54% MoM, from $777 million in February to $1.2 billion in March. This suggests that while the overall trend is downward, there may be some month-to-month variations in funding that can be affected by various factors.

    The decline in funding for Indian startups in Q1 2023 is a cause for concern, especially considering the significant role that startups play in driving innovation and economic growth. The Tracxn research report highlights the impact of inflation and interest rates on investment decisions, as well as sector-wise variations in funding trends. It will be interesting to see how the startup ecosystem in India evolves in the coming months and whether policymakers take steps to address the decline in funding.

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