Funding for startups in 2023 is expected to be difficult due to a funding winter, with intense competition for limited capital. This may lead to delays in product development, hiring, or business model changes for startups. A research team conducted surveys and interviews to gain insights into the current state of the startup ecosystem.
73%
Decline in VC funding since Q4 2021
60%
Founders think raising equity capital will be hard
57%
Founders didn’t have access to worthy investors
30%
Founders like idea of debt financing
Table of Contents
Year of re-calibration for Indian Startup ecosystem
2023: Founders are cautiously optimistic
Evolving Funding Paradigm: Opportunities ahead
Persistent growth will determine India’s startup future