Fintech sector raises $889mn in H1, a drop of 26%
As per the report, India ranked third globally, trailing only the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Seed-stage startups raised $91.2 million, a fall of 27% from H2 2024 ($126 million) and 33% from H1 2024 ($137 million). In striking contrast, early-stage funding saw a resurgence with $361 million raised.
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