VC funding dips in September despite big deals; More voices join the lineup at TechSparks 2026
Venture capital funding into Indian startups saw an 8.3% year-on-year dip in September, despite four $100 million deals. However, there were some positives. Meanwhile, here's a look at the speaker lineup for TechSparks 2026.
In September 2026, venture capital funding for Indian startups experienced a 8.3% year-on-year decline, despite four deals exceeding $100 million. Nonetheless, total VC funding for the month rose by 15.5% compared to August, reaching $1.139 billion, up from $986 million in the same period last year. August 2026's funding was $986 million.
The fintech sector secured the most capital with $251 million, followed by electric vehicles at $222 million. TechSparks 2026, an annual summit held in Bengaluru from October 13 to 15, brought together founders, investors, technology leaders, and policymakers to discuss the evolving tech landscape. Notable keynote speakers included Ananth Narayanan, Mohit Bhatnagar, Kalavathi G V, and Rahul Chari.
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