Indian startup funding reached $255 million across 20 deals between 2 and 6 November 2026, according to Inc42. That is 96% higher than the $130.3 million raised the previous week, even though the deal count fell 38% from 32.
The figures come from Inc42’s weekly report, published on 7 November 2026 and written by Akshit Pushkarna.
Which Startups Raised the Most This Week?
GIVA, a D2C ecommerce brand, raised $103 million on 3 November in a round led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management, with Epiq Capital and Edelweiss Discovery Fund also participating. EloElo Group raised an $80 million Series C on 4 November, led by NBCUniversal and Hornbill Capital.
Other rounds included Clinics On Cloud ($12.5 million Series A), Peppermint Robotics ($10.5 million pre-Series B), altM ($10.3 million Series A), Two Point O Capital ($10 million Series A) and PowerUp Money ($10 million).
Which Sectors and Investors Led?
Inc42 says ecommerce was the most funded sector, driven by GIVA’s round. Deeptech had the most deals, with four advanced hardware and technology startups raising about $21 million combined. Omnivore was the most active investor, backing altM and Two Point O Capital.
Other Developments
SEBI approved Razorpay’s ₹5,000–6,000 crore IPO, with listing likely between January and March 2027. Daksham Capital launched a ₹300 crore consumer-focused fund, and Blue Ashva Capital sold its entire stake in iD Fresh Food for ₹50 crore.
Industry Reaction and Expert Commentary
The Inc42 report is a data roundup and contains no expert commentary. No separate reaction was found.
What Happens Next?
Weekly totals can swing sharply on a few large rounds: this week’s total was driven mainly by two rounds, GIVA’s and EloElo’s, which together account for $183 million (a calculation from the figures above).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Indian startups raise in the week of 2–6 November 2026?
Inc42 reports $255 million across 20 deals.
Which was the largest round?
GIVA’s $103 million round on 3 November, led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management.
Which sector had the most deals?
Deeptech, with four advanced hardware and technology startups raising about $21 million combined.
Source: Inc42, 7 November 2026.
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