Venture capital investors expect AI agents, selective IPOs and evolving funding models to shape technology markets and startup growth in 2026.
India’s startup funding reached around $11 billion in 2025 as investors prioritised sustainable growth, capital discipline and stronger fundamentals.
AI learning startup Yoodli raises 40 million dollars in Series B led by WestBridge Capital to expand its communication coaching platform.
Wealthy raises 130 crore rupees led by Bertelsmann India Investments to scale AI driven wealth management tools and expand its financial advisor network.
Stockholm-based Epiminds secures $6.6 million funding to develop AI-driven marketing teams, founded by former Google and Spotify executives.
ZillOut, India’s nightlife AI SaaS platform, raises ₹2.75 crore in seed funding to scale its venue operations, guest intelligence, and expansion across India and Southeast Asia
Surat-based AI startup, Rocket secures $15 million from Salesforce and Accel to expand its Complete App Platform and strengthen enterprise AI adoption.
Indian AI chipmaker SandLogic plans to raise $30–40M to expand AI hardware capabilities, signaling rising investor interest in India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
