Debt Dynamo: Why Debt Financing Is Poised to Eclipse Equity in India’s Startup Funding in 2025 – Embrace the Shift, or Dilute Your Destiny!
In India’s startup arena, where 195,065 DPIIT-recognized ventures navigate a $7.7 billion funding dip in 9M 2025 (down 23% YoY), debt financing is emerging as the unsung hero—growing 58% CAGR to $1.23 billion in 2024, up from $100 million in 2018, and projected to hit $1.8-2 billion by 2026. This non-dilutive lifeline, offering runway extension…