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You have an incredible product that solves a real problem and your early users love it. You’re convinced that it could turn into the next big thing, but there is a dent in your plan. You don’t have enough capital....

When it comes to funding, nothing is more conventional than venture capital. In 2024 and early 2025, the venture capital scene in India saw an upward trend (43% YOY surge) after a significant drop in 2022-23 (source). As it is...

India’s venture capital market is among the top 5 markets in the world, both in terms of value and volume. Between January and April of 2025 the VC funding volume increased by 19% (source). That is not all, overall the...

You know what turns a billion dollar idea into a billion dollar business? Money. For startups, capital is the one thing that stands between their vision and reality. While VC funding and bank loans were the most sought-after fundraising alternatives,...

An average of 80 startups are registered at DPIIT daily. That’s what DPIIT Secretary Anurag Jain said in 2022 (source). 3 years forward, India has 1.5 Lakh DPIIT-recognised startups thriving in the local and global markets. So, how do you,...

India’s startup ecosystem ranks third globally, but beneath the impressive numbers lies a rapidly evolving landscape. 2025 has been the turning page, with new trends reshaping how startups operate, scale, and secure funding. From emerging sectors gaining investor attention to...

India is the 4th largest economy in the world and is still growing. Recently, this growth can be attributed to the rise in startups and entrepreneurship, making us the 3rd largest startup ecosystem. As an investor or an entrepreneur you...

Fun fact: Indian tech startups raised $2.5 billion which made India the third-highest funded geography in Q1 of FY25 (source). A proof of how fast the tech industry is growing in the Indian startup ecosystem. So, if you are an...

Sometimes to get the things that we want, creative methods need to be adopted. The same goes for finding capital for your startup. Sure, traditional methods like angel investments or venture capital are viable, but what if those options don’t...

Investing has now become easier than ever, even startup investing, offering exciting high-reward opportunities but demands careful strategy and risk management. All due to investment platforms, which have revolutionized access for first-time investors, providing reliable pathways to discover early-stage startups or...

As trendy things go, startups do not come under this category. They are the drivers of an innovative economy. For investors, early-stage venture capital represents a high-risk, high-reward portfolio opportunity. Such investments are double-edged swords with multiple possible outcomes: the...

It is a universally agreed truth that startup expos are a significant part of a startup ecosystem. But why? What are the benefits of such startup expos? 21BY72 has been organizing various startup events, including our Global Startup Summit. We...