Overview

• Bengaluru jumped from 21st to 14th place in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, which analysed data from over five million companies across more than 350 cities.
• Four exits exceeding $1 billion in 2024 drove the climb, led by Swiggy’s $12 billion valuation.
• The city now ranks fifth worldwide in AI-driven Big Data ecosystem strength, reflecting its deep tech boom.
• Karnataka’s 2025 budget introduced a Fund of Funds initiative with a ₹100 crore allocation for Deep Tech, reinforcing public support for startups.
• Between 2020 and 2024, the Bengaluru-Karnataka region attracted $38 billion of venture capital and produced 32 new unicorns.