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VC funding dips again as deal volume falls and big tickets stay away
Startups
Published on 8 May 2026
Only one mega round lifted an otherwise weak week
Indian venture capital funding fell in the first week of May as fewer deals closed and no high-value transactions materialised. Total funding dropped to $129 million across 19 deals versus $219 million the prior week. With weekly deal counts hovering near 20 and no clear investment theme, startups face tougher capital raising—though hope remains for a steadier second half.
- May 2 to 8 funding totalled $129 million across 19 deals
- Deal volume fell and big-ticket rounds were notably absent
- Skyroot Aerospace’s $60 million round was the standout transaction
- Macro uncertainty and weak themes may keep fundraising tough
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