In April, investors deployed about ₹208 crore in 14 seed and pre-series A funding rounds, known as early stage deals MUMBAI : Most startups have struggled with cash flows in an uncertain fund-raising environment caused by the covid-19 outbreak.
Not so the startups that are tapping into the unique opportunities emerging from a disrupted landscape. Over the past two months, a large share of early-stage investments from venture capitals have flown into startups that allow people to interact, shop and learn from their homes.
Activities of the new normal include video-conferencing, data analytics, contact-free shopping and delivery, and online fitness and education. “Fresh investments into startups are being assessed by three metrics: the first