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We expect 70-100 IPOs this year

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February 10, 2025

The Indian startup ecosystem is gearing up for a strong year, with increased IPOs, funding recovery, and greater government support. With 'Startup Mahakumbh' around the corner, India aims to cement its position as a top-three global startup hub, says Accel's founding partner Prashanth Prakash in an interview with Ayanti Bera. Excerpts:

- PRASHANTH PRAKASH, FOUNDING PARTNER, ACCEL

30-40% through regulatory incentives and ecosystem development. What is holding back institutional domestic capital? Regulated capital sources, like pension funds and insurance firms, remain cautious. They require a more mature ecosystem before committing. With the first wave of startups going public, institutional investors may increase participatio

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Trump’s steep H-1B visa fee…

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