Zepto tops Hurun U30 funding at $2.3bn as young founders channel capital into product, expansion

Hurun U30 2026 report shows India's under-30 founders deploying 53% of raised capital into product and expansion. Quick-commerce leader Zepto is the most-funded at $2.3 billion, while BharatPe leads on deal count with 18 rounds. Retail relevance flows through Zepto and BharatPe's consumer footprint.

— Filed Wed, 1 Jul, 2026, 18:25 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

Hurun U30 2026 report shows young founders deploying over half of raised capital into product and expansion. Quick-commerce leader Zepto is most-funded at USD 2.3 billion; BharatPe leads on rounds. Retail-relevant via Zepto and BharatPe.

Why this matters

Zepto's top ranking follows its $2.3B lead in Hurun U30's Bengaluru hub report and its move to file a $500M India IPO, as its DRHP reignites the quick-commerce race against Blinkit.

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