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Indian startups raise just 39 Mn as funding hits 2026 low this week
India
Published on 25 April 2026
Seed money surged even as total funding fell
Indian startups pulled in $39 million across 15 deals between April 20 and 24, down 35% from $60 million the previous week. It’s the lowest weekly funding total in 2026 so far. Media and entertainment led with LightFury Games’ $11 million, while AI drew the most deals. Despite the slowdown, seed funding jumped sharply to $17.8 million.
- Total weekly funding fell 35% to $39 million
- Lowest weekly funds in 2026 for Indian startups
- Seed funding rose to $17.8 million from $3.3 million
- LightFury Games’ $11 million topped this week’s rounds
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