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@article{193710,
        author = {Mr. Atul Kumar Mishra and Dr. Samarth Pande},
        title = {Funding Problems Faced by Indian Startups: A Strategic and Financial Analysis},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {1449-1453},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193710},
        abstract = {- India has emerged as one of the largest startup ecosystems in the world, ranking third globally in terms of the number of startups. Despite rapid growth, Indian startups face significant funding challenges that affect sustainability, scalability, and innovation. This research paper examines the strategic and financial dimensions of funding problems faced by Indian startups. It analyzes structural gaps in early-stage financing, investor risk aversion, macroeconomic influences, regulatory barriers, and inefficiencies in capital allocation. The study further evaluates the financial implications of limited funding on burn rate, runway, valuation, and unit economics. Through secondary data analysis and strategic interpretation, this paper highlights systemic weaknesses and proposes strategic solutions to strengthen the funding ecosystem. The research concludes that a combination of policy reforms, diversified funding instruments, improved financial governance, and ecosystem maturity is necessary to ensure long-term growth of Indian startups.},
        keywords = {Startup funding, Venture capital, Financial strategy, Burn rate, Indian startup ecosystem, Capital allocation.},
        month = {April},
        }