India’s startup funding has not disappeared. It has become selective.

This episode breaks down what changed after the 2021 peak:

– Why fewer deals are getting funded
– How investor expectations have shifted toward profitability
– The rise of Tier-2/3 startup ecosystems
– Why policy-linked sectors like ONDC and deep-tech are gaining attention

A working checklist for angels, family offices, and CVCs:

- Rebuild sector focus
- Change sourcing geography
- Track policy signals
-Tighten investment filters

This is not a slowdown. It is a filter.