Indian Startup Funding Slips 9% to $5.2 Bn in H1 2026; Spinny, Rapido Lead Raises
Indian startup funding fell 9% YoY to $5.2 Bn across 501 deals in H1 2026. Ecommerce funding dropped 35% to $779 Mn despite leading deal count at 112. Spinny raised $170 Mn and Rapido $240 Mn, with consumer categories like lab-grown diamonds and healthy snacking emerging.
Indian startup funding fell 9% YoY to $5.2 Bn in H1 2026 across 501 deals. Ecommerce funding dropped 35% to $779 Mn but led deal count. Consumer categories like lab-grown diamonds and healthy snacking emerging; Rapido, Spinny among top raisers.