VC funding in India slowed in Q3, but exits hit seven-year high: KPMG

Venture capital investment in the Indian startup ecosystem remained slow during the third quarter (July-September) of 2025, even as overall global investments crossed $100 billion for the fourth consecutive quarter amid an uncertain larger geopolitical environment.

While VC funding slowed, the country reported a strong quarter for exits, with values surging to a record seven-year high, according to the second edition of KPMG Private Enterprise’s Venture Pulse, a quarterly report tracking global investment trends.

During the third quarter, startups in…