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Eximius Ventures launches India's Pre-seed Startup Landscape 2026

The Tribune / ANI · tribuneindia.com Free Beginner India

Report of Eximius Ventures' March 2026 study with 1Lattice, which found pre-seed has grown nearly 3X since 2020 and was the only stage with consistent year-on-year growth in 2024 to 2025.

  • Pre-seed is the fastest-growing stage of Indian venture capital.
  • First cheques have become more disciplined and execution-focused.
  • The full report is on Eximius's site for founders planning a raise.
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