Indian startup funding by sector in 2026
By Abha Lohia · Editor · Updated
AI & Deep Tech took the most money in 2026 ($4.57 billion, 22% of the disclosed total), ahead of Financial Services ($3.89 billion). Commerce & Consumer Brands had the most rounds (342).
Changed this week: 6 new rounds counted since 5 November 2026: Arka Fincap, Hical Technologies, TASE Global, altM, Cosmoserve Space and more.
Every sector
| Sector | Rounds | Raised | Share | Biggest round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI & Deep Tech | 176 | $4.57 billion | 22% | Neysa Networks ($1.2B) |
| Financial Services | 118 | $3.89 billion | 19% | CRED ($900M) |
| Commerce & Consumer Brands | 342 | $3.24 billion | 16% | Cars24 ($398M) |
| Mobility & Logistics | 87 | $2.67 billion | 13% | Rapido ($273M) |
| Healthcare & Life Sciences | 138 | $1.54 billion | 7% | Innovaccer ($275M) |
| Enterprise Software & IT | 126 | $1.50 billion | 7% | Builder.ai ($250M) |
| Professional & Local Services | 90 | $980 million | 5% | Square Yards ($95M) |
| Climate, Energy & Sustainability | 59 | $743 million | 4% | Pixxel ($100M) |
| Consumer Internet & Media | 37 | $618 million | 3% | Amagi ($203M) |
| Government, Defense & Space | 40 | $306 million | 1% | Skyroot Aerospace ($60M) |
| Agriculture & Food Systems | 37 | $301 million | 1% | Arya.ag ($81M) |
| Education & Skilling | 32 | $260 million | 1% | Edubuk ($50M) |
| Real Estate & PropTech | 6 | $67.3 million | 0% | HerSpace ($40M) |
| HR & Future of Work | 12 | $31.8 million | 0% | Firstwork ($15M) |
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Questions people ask
Which sector raised the most in 2026?
AI & Deep Tech, $4.57 billion across 176 rounds, with Neysa Networks the biggest at $1.2B.
Which sector had the most funding rounds?
Commerce & Consumer Brands, 342 rounds.
How this page is counted
StopDown counts a round when the company announces it or a reliable outlet reports it. Amounts are as reported on the day, converted at a fixed rate where only rupees were given; talks, planned raises and proposals are left out until they close, as are capital moves by listed groups. One round per company per month. Every row links to the StopDown story, which links to the articles it was written from. Figures can change as companies update them. Full method →
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