India ranks third in the global startup ecosystem, securing $2.5 billion in funding in Q1 2025, placing behind the US and the UK. Delhi surpasses Bengaluru in funding, driven by strong IPO exits, with tech firms in Delhi receiving 40% of all tech funding in India. Late-stage funding surges, while early-stage investments decline, attributed to a strong pipeline of IPO-ready companies following a buoyant IPO market in 2024.
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