Meanwhile, the minister stated that India now attracts global attention for investments. According to him, international companies study India before entering new markets. Moreover, he explained that every global product finds consumers in India. Therefore, investor confidence continues to rise under the NDA government and the Prime Minister’s leadership. He also highlighted clusters in drones, aerospace, and biotechnology.

In addition, Srinivas urged small industries to grow alongside large industries. He said agriculture products enjoy strong domestic and global demand. However, he stressed the need to meet international standards. By identifying local products, entrepreneurs can access global markets. Consequently, small businesses can expand faster.

Additionally, the minister highlighted the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub. Through this platform, innovators receive solutions, funding guidance, and market support. Notably, Nara Lokesh monitors this system closely. Hence, youth should convert ideas into enterprises. The government, he assured, will support them at every stage.

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Moreover, he explained that Andhra Pradesh offers modern infrastructure and a ready workforce for advanced technology projects. Because of this, global firms can scale faster in the state. He assured full government support to companies willing to collaborate in innovation and emerging tech sectors. These discussions created a positive response from investors.

Later, Lokesh held meetings with Canva executives Rob Giglio and Jason Wilmott. In these talks, he invited Canva to join the upcoming Amaravati Creative Land project. He also sought partnerships for creative training programs and skill development initiatives. Additionally, he informed them about the plan to build a world-class Entertainment City in Amaravati.

Officials believe these interactions will help attract new investments and strengthen the state’s startup ecosystem. As a result, the tour is drawing significant attention from global tech leaders. Lokesh aims to bring advanced skill programs and more opportunities for youth, pushing Andhra Pradesh toward becoming a global tech destination.

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Over 35 DeepTech and semiconductor startups joined Goyal at a Bengaluru roundtable with more than 30 venture capital firms. The session was hosted by T.V. Mohandas Pai of 3one4 Capital and Prashanth Prakash of Accel Partners, with support from DPIIT, TiE Bangalore, and IVCA.

The discussions covered funding challenges, long development cycles, and technology commercialization. Startups like Agnit Semiconductors, QpiAI, and Dozee shared experiences on building advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and quantum computing.

Investors from Celesta Capital, Blume Ventures, and Peak XV spoke about developing sustainable exits and boosting global competitiveness. The meeting ended with an agreement for ongoing collaboration between DPIIT, TiE Bangalore, and industry leaders to drive policy support for innovation.

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Early-stage startups witnessed an increase in funding, securing $598 million compared to $555 million in 2024, reflecting continued investor confidence. However, late-stage funding fell to $863 million from $1.2 billion, and seed-stage investment dropped to $129 million. Despite this dip, two major funding rounds — Groww’s $202 million and Weaver Services’ $170 million — boosted overall momentum.

The sector recorded 23 acquisitions, slightly more than last year, with Diginex acquiring Resulticks for $2 billion. It also saw one IPO, Seshaasai, and the addition of two unicorns, matching 2024 figures. Bengaluru remained the leading hub, capturing 52% of total FinTech funding, followed by Mumbai with 22%.

Tracxn Co-Founder Neha Singh said India’s FinTech market continues to show resilience amid funding moderation. She added that strong early-stage activity and steady unicorn creation indicate long-term investor confidence and technological innovation.

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Trifecta Capital, which has backed successful startups like Captain Fresh and Battery Smart, will offer venture debt to select startups at the Series A stage and beyond. This funding follows a growing demand for venture debt in India’s startup ecosystem, helping companies access working capital and capital expenditure without any equity dilution.

Farid Fezoua, IFC Global Director for Disruptive Technologies, stated, “Providing flexible, cost-effective funding options like venture debt is essential for India’s economic growth and job creation.” This is not IFC’s first move in supporting India’s growth, as the agency previously invested $137 million to boost the country’s electric bus ecosystem.

Rahul Khanna, Managing Partner at Trifecta Capital, emphasized that the partnership with IFC will help the firm back transformative companies with flexible, founder-friendly capital, focusing on climate and sustainability-led innovation.

In January, Trifecta made the first close of its fourth fund, targeting a size of Rs 2,000 crore.

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