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Indian startups raised $5.2 billion in H1 2026, a 9% year-over-year decline, though deal count rose 7% to 501. Stride Ventures led with 61 deals, followed by Alteria Capital (48) and Rainmatter (39). Late-stage funding dropped 29% to $2.2 billion, while AI startup investment surged over 4X to $676 million.
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