https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=29237 Funding in 2024 dipped modestly while several startups attained unicorn status; investor focus shifted to unit economics, early-stage and selective follow-on or bridge financings, and high-growth tech and quick-commerce sectors. Policy change abolishing the angel tax improved investor liquidity, but rising operational costs, infrastructure shortfalls in smaller cities, and compliance burdens continue to constrain scaling. The ecosystem broadened with more women founders and Tier 2/3 entrepreneurs, and 2025 is expected to see cautious recovery driven by AI adoption, returning entrepreneurs, and potential SME IPO activity. en-us Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:46:03 +0530 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:46:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=29237 Funding in 2024 dipped modestly while several startups attained unicorn status; investor focus shifted to unit economics, early-stage and selective follow-on or bridge financings, and high-growth tech and quick-commerce sectors. Policy change abolishing the angel tax improved investor liquidity, but rising operational costs, infrastructure shortfalls in smaller cities, and compliance burdens continue to constrain scaling. The ecosystem broadened with more women founders and Tier 2/3 entrepreneurs, and 2025 is expected to see cautious recovery driven by AI adoption, returning entrepreneurs, and potential SME IPO activity. News - Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:46:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=29237