Meet The Top 10 Indian Startup Investors Of H1 2026

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • Indian startups raised $5.2 Bn in the first half of 2026, a 9% dip from from the same period last year, while number of deals went up 7% YoY to 501
  • Seed and growth stage investments continued to be popular with investors, even as late stage funding declined 29% YoY to $2.2 Bn
  • Venture debt firm Stride Ventures continues to remain the most active startup investors, with the firm backing 61 startups during this period, including Giva and Magicpin