VCs double down on high-growth bets as select startups ratchet up steep valuations

April 5, 2026

, By The Economic Times

VCs double down on high-growth bets as select startups ratchet up steep valuations

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A clutch of Indian mid-stage startups are commanding sharp valuation spikes in short timeframes despite overall funding remaining muted, pointing to a narrowing pool of high-growth opportunities in an increasingly selective investment environment.

Consider these: Quick food delivery startup Swish saw its valuation more than double from around $60 million in March last year to $139 million last month. It raised the latest capital from Bain Capital Ventures, UK-based fund Hara Global and Accel.

ET reported on March 15 that Bengaluru-based travel fintech…

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VCs double down on high-growth bets as select startups ratchet up steep valuations

April 5, 2026

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VCs double down on high-growth bets as select startups ratchet up steep valuations

A clutch of Indian mid-stage startups are commanding sharp valuation spikes in short timeframes despite overall funding remaining muted, pointing to a narrowing pool of high-growth opportunities in an increasingly selective investment environment.

Consider these: Quick food delivery startup Swish saw its valuation more than double from around $60 million in March last year to $139 million last month. It raised the latest capital from Bain Capital Ventures, UK-based fund Hara Global and Accel.

ET reported on March 15 that Bengaluru-based travel fintech…

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