Clusters are usually associated with startup activity worldwide. In India, what started as a software-intensive hub has now expanded across industries and services branching out of the e-commerce tree. The largest root of that tree lies in Bangalore, India’s leading startup hub, followed by Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. However, the Tier-II and Tier-III cities are increasingly claiming the spotlight from their metropolitan counterparts, becoming the favored investment destinations in India.
Startups in India - statistics & facts
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- Number of startups as of February 2023
- 92,683
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Number of recognized startups FY 2016-2022
- Sector with most funding deals
- Fintech
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Leading startup sectors in India 2023, by funding
- Value of startup funding
- 11.3bn USD
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Most valuable unicorns in India 2023
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- Premium Statistic Leading countries for startups worldwide 2023, by total score
- Premium Statistic Change in startup funding worldwide 2018-2022, by industry
- Premium Statistic Number of unicorns globally February 2024, by country
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Leading countries for startups worldwide 2023, by total score
Leading countries for startups worldwide 2023, by total score
Leading countries for startups worldwide in 2023, by total score
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Change in startup funding worldwide 2018-2022, by industry
Change in startup funding worldwide 2018-2022, by industry
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Number of unicorns globally February 2024, by country
Number of unicorns globally February 2024, by country
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Number of new unicorns in India 2015-2023
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Countries with the most fintech unicorns in the world 2023
Countries with the most fintech unicorns in the world 2023
Number of fintech unicorns worldwide as of April 2023, by country
Deals and funding
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Value of startup funding in India 2018-2023
Value of startup funding in India 2018-2023
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Leading startup sectors in India 2023, by funding
Leading startup sectors in India 2023, by funding
Leading startup sectors in India 2023, by funding (in million U.S. dollars)
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Leading startup sector in India 2021-2023, by number of funding deals
Leading startup sector in India 2021-2023, by number of funding deals
Leading startup sector in India from 2021 to 2023, by number of funding deals
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Share of startup funding deals in India 2014-2023, by deal size
Share of startup funding deals in India 2014-2023, by deal size
Share of startup funding deals in India from 2014 to 2023, by deal size
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Number of startup funding mega deals in India 2014-2023
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Key sectors
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- Premium Statistic Funding value of Indian fintech startups 2014- 2023
- Premium Statistic Funding value of lendingtech startups in India 2014-Q3 2022
- Premium Statistic Funding value of enterprisetech startups in India 2014-2023
- Premium Statistic E-commerce start-ups funding in India Q1 2019-Q1 2023
- Premium Statistic Climate tech venture funding in India 2018-2023
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Funding value of Indian fintech startups 2014- 2023
Funding value of Indian fintech startups 2014- 2023
Funding value of fintech startups in India from 2014 to 2023 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Funding value of lendingtech startups in India 2014-Q3 2022
Funding value of lendingtech startups in India 2014-Q3 2022
Funding value of lendingtech startups across India from 2014 to third quarter of 2022 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Funding value of enterprisetech startups in India 2014-2023
Funding value of enterprisetech startups in India 2014-2023
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E-commerce start-ups funding in India Q1 2019-Q1 2023
E-commerce start-ups funding in India Q1 2019-Q1 2023
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Climate tech venture funding in India 2018-2023
Climate tech venture funding in India 2018-2023
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AgriTech funding in India 2018-2022
AgriTech funding in India 2018-2022
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Start-up India initiative
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- Premium Statistic Number of recognized startups FY 2016-2022
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- Premium Statistic Funds allocated and utilized under Fund of Funds for Startups India 2022, by state
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Funds allocated and utilized under Fund of Funds for Startups India 2022, by state
Funds allocated and utilized under Fund of Funds for Startups India 2022, by state
Funds allocated and utilized under Fund of Funds for Startups scheme in select states of India as of November 2022 (in billion Indian rupees)
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Number of open innovation ecosystems setup in India 2022, by program
Number of open innovation ecosystems setup in India 2022, by program
Number of open innovation ecosystems setup in India in 2022, by program
Key players
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- Premium Statistic Leading acquisition deals of Indian startups 2023, by value
- Premium Statistic Leading lending start-ups in India 2022, by select company
- Premium Statistic Major B2C lendingtech startups in India 2022, by funding
- Premium Statistic Most funded fintech startups in India September 2023, by funding amount
- Premium Statistic Ranking of gaming startups India 2024, by funds
- Premium Statistic Highest valued e-commerce startup companies in India 2023
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Leading acquisition deals of Indian startups 2023, by value
Leading acquisition deals of Indian startups 2023, by value
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Leading lending start-ups in India 2022, by select company
Leading lending start-ups in India 2022, by select company
Leading start-ups for digital lending in India in 2022, by select company
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Major B2C lendingtech startups in India 2022, by funding
Major B2C lendingtech startups in India 2022, by funding
Leading B2C lendingtech startups across India as of 2022, by funding (in million U.S. dollars)
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Most funded fintech startups in India September 2023, by funding amount
Most funded fintech startups in India September 2023, by funding amount
Most funded fintech startups in India as of September 2023, by funding amount (in million U.S. dollars)
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Ranking of gaming startups India 2024, by funds
Ranking of gaming startups India 2024, by funds
Leading gaming startups across India as of February 2024, by investment funds (in million U.S. dollars)
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Highest valued e-commerce startup companies in India 2023
Highest valued e-commerce startup companies in India 2023
Most valued e-commerce and direct-to-consumer unicorns in India as of October 2023 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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