Addressing Funding Access, Geographical Disparities, and Sectoral Imbalance in the Indian Startup Ecosystem

Author(s)	Ms. Sanjana Rajendrababu Reddy, Ms. Sakshi Deepak, Mr. Sahil Kothari
Country	India
Abstract	Conducted an academic research project examining funding accessibility across India's startup ecosystem. Designed and analyzed surveys of startup founders from Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Goa, applying statistical methods including t-tests, chi-square tests, and correlation analysis. Investigated how geography, sector focus, investor networks, and government policies influence startup funding outcomes and developed recommendations to promote a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem
Keywords	Startup Ecosystem, Startup Funding, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurial Finance, Funding Accessibility, Early-Stage Startups
Field	Sociology > Banking / Finance
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On	2026-09-22

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