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Karnataka tech ecosystem pulls in 868 million in early 2026 Bengaluru dominates funding
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Published on 7 May 2026
Bengaluru received nearly all the capital
Karnataka’s tech ecosystem raised $868 million in the first quarter of 2026, down 16% from the previous quarter but up 7% year-on-year. Investors are shifting toward fewer, larger deals. Bengaluru captured 98% of the capital flow, leaving little for other cities. Three Karnataka companies also went public during the period.
- Karnataka raised $868 million in Q1 2026 for tech
- Funding fell 16% quarter-on-quarter, rose 7% yearly
- Deal flow is consolidating into fewer larger investments
- Bengaluru took 98% of total capital
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