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Startup funding crawls up 5% YoY to $2.2 Bn in Q3 2026 as investors get picky

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Inc42's read of the July to September 2026 quarter in India: $2.2 billion raised, fewer deals and fewer active investors, with growth-stage (Series A and B) funding up 38% year on year.

  • Indian startups raised $2.2 billion in Q3 2026.
  • Growth-stage funding (Series A and B) rose 38% year on year.
  • Deal count fell, so investors are choosier about who they back.
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