New Delhi: India climbed to third position globally in terms of funding for tech startups, trailing only the United States and the United Kingdom but ahead of Germany and France, a report said on Thursday.

Funding for Indian technology startups declined 23 per cent year-on-year to $7.7 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a report from market intelligence platform Tracxn said.

This sector received $10.1 billion worth of funds in the corresponding period in 2024 and $8.3 billion in 2023.

“India climbing to the third rank globally reflects the resilience and adaptability of our startup ecosystem. What we are witnessing is a clear shift toward maturity, with rising acquisitions, steady IPO activity, and continued unicorn creation providing balanced exit pathways for founders and inves

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