ETtech Opinion: What 2023 holds for startup funding in India

A few weeks ago I attended the ET Startup Awards in Bengaluru, an event renowned for reflecting the mood of the startup ecosystem. It also paints a picture of whose stars are shining and whose have dimmed.

Predictably, there was plenty of chatter about the funding winter and layoffs, and I chanced upon many an “I told you so”, while meandering through the crowd. This compelled me to share some perspective on the ground reality of the current funding scenario.