The Capital Radar
WebVerbal Capital Desk
Capital has no emotion.
But it has a direction.
The Capital Radar tracks the flow of venture capital, angel investment, and debt financing across the Indian ecosystem. We look past the “Funding Winter” headlines to find where smart money is actually deploying—from DeepTech in Chennai to D2C in Jaipur.
DRY POWDER
$18 Billion
Undeployed capital sitting with India-focused VC funds, waiting for “right price.”
VALUATION
Reset Mode
Seed stage valuation caps have corrected by ~30% from 2021 highs.
EXIT
IPO Supercycle
24+ Tech IPOs are slated for 2026, creating liquidity for early believers.
Venture Capital
Tracking the shift from “Growth Investing” to “Value Investing” in the startup asset class.
Angel Networks
The rise of the “Super Angel” and the democratization of syndicates in Tier-2 India.
Exits & IPOs
Analyzing the full lifecycle of a startup share, from Seed entry to Public Market exit.
The Funding Landscape
Where the money is moving in 2026.
FundraisingPitching to Indian Investors
Understanding the specific metrics (EBITDA margins, CAC, Retention) that matter to Indian VCs versus global investors.
TacticsThe 3-Second Rule
How to structure your pitch deck narrative to survive the initial VC screen.
Alternative Capital
Funding beyond equity dilution.
GrantsStartup India Seed Fund Scheme
A complete guide to accessing non-dilutive government grants for POC validation.
DatabaseState-wise Grant Tracker
Comparing the equity-free funding opportunities in Odisha, Bihar, and Karnataka.
Investor FAQ
Decoding market sentiment.
What is the funding sentiment for 2026?
Sentiment has shifted from ‘FOMO’ (Fear Of Missing Out) to ‘JOMO’ (Joy Of Missing Out). Investors are deploying capital slowly, prioritizing startups with a clear 18-month path to profitability over pure growth stories.
Are valuations correcting in India?
Yes. Seed stage valuation caps have corrected by ~30% from 2021 highs. The new normal for a pre-revenue seed round is ₹15-20 Cr cap, forcing founders to be more disciplined with equity.
How is Tier-2 angel investing changing?
Local family offices in cities like Surat, Ludhiana, and Bhubaneswar are entering the asset class. They prefer ‘Tangible Tech’ (Manufacturing, D2C, Infra) over purely digital plays.
“Revenue is vanity. Profit is sanity. Cash is reality.”