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India Hits Record 55,000 New Startups in FY26

India added over 55,000 DPIIT-recognised startups in FY26, the highest annual figure since the Startup India launch, taking the cumulative count past 2.23 lakh. The surge is backed by a Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds 2.0 and Rs 19,000 crore in Government e-Marketplace orders, signalling expanding public and

India Hits Record 55,200 DPIIT Startup Recognitions in FY26

DPIIT recognised a record 55,200 startups in FY26, a 51.6% jump from FY25, lifting the cumulative total to 2.23 lakh with over 23.36 lakh direct jobs created. The government simultaneously launched FoF 2.0, a ₹10,000 crore fund targeting deeptech, micro VCs, and manufacturing startups from April 13. Roughly 50 new-age

Accel Raises $5B Across AI and Late-Stage Funds

Accel is raising a $4 billion Leaders Fund for late-stage global startups, plus a $650 million sidecar for concentrated follow-on bets, with AI as the central theme. The move signals continued capital concentration into high-conviction, growth-stage companies despite a prolonged funding slowdown. Combined with its Janu

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India adds over 55,000 startups in FY26, highest since Startup India launch

India added over 55,000 DPIIT-recognised startups in FY26, the highest annual figure since the Startup India launch, taking the cumulative count past 2.23 lakh. The surge is backed by a Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds 2.0 and Rs 19,000 crore in Government e-Marketplace orders, signalling expanding public and

2mo ago · 2 min · Business

Centre Recognises Record 55,200 Startups In FY26

DPIIT recognised a record 55,200 startups in FY26, a 51.6% jump from FY25, lifting the cumulative total to 2.23 lakh with over 23.36 lakh direct jobs created. The government simultaneously launched FoF 2.0, a ₹10,000 crore fund targeting deeptech, micro VCs, and manufacturing startups from April 13. Roughly 50 new-age

2mo ago · 2 min · Business

Accel raises $5 Bn for AI and late-stage bets

Accel is raising a $4 billion Leaders Fund for late-stage global startups, plus a $650 million sidecar for concentrated follow-on bets, with AI as the central theme. The move signals continued capital concentration into high-conviction, growth-stage companies despite a prolonged funding slowdown. Combined with its Janu

2mo ago · 1 min · Business

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