VC inflow into Indian startups drops as deal count slips and big rounds disappear

Published on 10 May 2026

Only $129 million flowed in while deals fell sharply

Venture capital funding into Indian startups fell in the first week of May, driven by fewer deals and the absence of high-value transactions. Total funding came in at $129 million across 19 deals, down from $219 million the prior week. Skyroot Aerospace’s $60 million round stood out, but weekly deal counts stayed around 20 amid macro uncertainty.

Funding fell to $129 million in week one of May
Deals dropped to 19, down from a higher prior-week tally
High-value rounds were largely missing, hurting overall inflow
Second-half stability is seen as the main hope for recovery

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