Ĭndian Startups and VCs Expand Beyond Bangalore and Mumbai | Point Break
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In this episode of Point Break, we explore whether India is building for Bangalore or for the entire country. While over 150,000 startups exist, most venture capital is concentrated in Tier 1 cities like Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai, which receive more than 80% of all VC investments. Although Tier 2 and 3 cities account for 45% of India’s startups, they receive less than 10% of the funding. The rapid rise of regional hubs suggests innovation is not limited to a few cities, but challenges like access to capital and support remain for entrepreneurs in smaller cities. The episode discusses the trend of decentralization, government efforts to foster tech clusters outside Bengaluru, and the challenges facing deep tech startups. Insights are shared from industry leaders Mukesh Bansal and Kunal Shah, urging a shift in focus from Bengaluru to diverse regions to create a more inclusive innovation economy.