VC funding slips below 100 million again as big deals stay missing

Published on 24 April 2026

Only pre and Series A saw deals—capital stayed thin

Indian startup VC funding fell again below the $100 million mark, totaling about $81 million across 22 deals in the fourth week of April. The drop is attributed to a shortage of large-ticket transactions amid tougher macro conditions and ongoing US-Iran tensions. With capital largely concentrated in early stages and AI activity still limited, a mid-year revival is the hope.

VC inflow totaled about $81 million from 22 deals this week
Below $100 million weekly funding happened again, and repeatedly this year
Early-stage pre-Series A and Series A saw activity but at low capital levels
Macro pressure and shifting AI funding patterns are slowing momentum

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VC funding slips below 100 million again as big deals stay missing

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