India’s startup funding has not disappeared | It has become "selective"!

Engineering the Intelligent Enterprise · Apr 4, 2026 · 56m

India’s startup funding has not disappeared. It has become selective.

This episode breaks down what changed after the 2021 peak:

– Why fewer deals are getting funded

– How investor expectations have shifted toward profitability

– The rise of Tier-2/3 startup ecosystems

– Why policy-linked sectors like ONDC and deep-tech are gaining attention

A working checklist for angels, family offices, and CVCs:

- Rebuild sector focus

- Change sourcing geography

- Track policy signals

-Tighten investment filters

This is not a slowdown. It is a filter.