{"id":269731,"date":"2026-08-13T12:30:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T07:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digitalnest.in\/blog\/?p=269731"},"modified":"2026-08-13T12:38:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T07:08:56","slug":"funding-for-startups-india-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitalnest.in\/blog\/funding-for-startups-india-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Funding for Startups in India 2026 Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;e1027fc9-4522-42a7-aeff-993df0aa0425&#8243; min_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; min_height_phone=&#8221;385px&#8221; min_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; 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This guide explains the complete funding journey, starting with the different types of startup funding, including bootstrapping, friends and family funding, angel investment, venture capital, bank loans, NBFC financing, and government funding schemes. 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of Funding for Startups?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;29px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;29px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you slide into any investor\u2019s inbox, you need to know what kind of funding actually fits your startup. In India, there isn\u2019t just one way to raise money. There are multiple options, and each one matches a different stage of growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick the wrong one? You could slow down your momentum or give away more equity than necessary. Not ideal. Here\u2019s the quick breakdown:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;1. Bootstrapping&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-18px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To &#8220;bootstrap&#8221; means to self-fund your venture. You are using your personal savings or early revenue. This method has 100% control and no equity dilution. Many of the early tech startups from Bengaluru and Hyderabad kick-start this way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, growth speed depends upon your financial strength. This is appropriate for the early stages of validation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;2. Friends and Family Funding&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This funding comes from personal networks. It will typically have flexible repayment terms. While funding is quick, proper documentation is still essential. Use written agreements to avoid disputes. xIt is ideal for the development of prototypes and for early operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;3. Angel Investors&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angel investors invest in early-stage start-ups in return for equity. In addition, they provide mentorship and industry connections. Active angel networks operate in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, and Pune.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angels like startups that have some validation in the market and scalable models.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;4. Venture Capital Funding&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venture capital firms don\u2019t play small; they invest bigger cheques in startups that show serious high-growth potential. 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Bank Loans and NBFC Financing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debt funding means that you can raise capital and not lose any part of your equity. 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Government Funding for Startups&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government of India provides grants, as well as seed support. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupindia.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Startup India<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sidbi.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SIDBI<\/a> initiatives are for early ventures. 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Investors don&#8217;t invest in an idea. They invest in structured, compliant, and market-ready businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are serious about knowing how to get funding for a startup in India, you will need to build a strong foundation first. The following is a well-defined and effective preparation roadmap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;1. Validate Real Market Demand&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors want proof that your customers need your product. Assumptions are not enough. Start with market research. Conduct structured surveys as well as competitor analysis. Deeply study customer pain points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next is to launch a Minimum Viable Product. Test it with early users. Collect feedback and make your offering better. Most importantly, show paying customers. Even a small revenue is a demonstration of validation. If the users are willing to pay, investors get confident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the founders ask how to raise funds for a startup, validation is always the first answer. Without traction, most sources of funding for startups will reject your proposal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;2. Choose the Right Legal Structure&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business structure impacts the trust of investors and future scalability. In India, most of the investors prefer a Private Limited company. LLP structures may work in the initial stages, but equity investment gets complex later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register your company duly under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ministry of Corporate Affairs<\/a>. Make sure that PAN and TAN accounts and bank accounts are activated. If qualified, apply for DPIIT recognition in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupindia.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Startup India<\/a>. This facilitates the way to avail government funding for start-ups and tax benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete GST registration wherever applicable. Keep updated filings of MCA. Compliance is low risk in the eyes of the law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;3. Build a Strong Financial Model&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A financial model shows how your business makes money. It shows investors whether your startup actually has the potential to survive and scale,or if it lacks a clear business foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build realistic financial projections for at least 3 to 5 years. Keep them ambitious but believable. Wild, exaggerated numbers might look exciting for a second, but they kill credibility fast. Conservative estimates establish credibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your financial model must include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"Pros\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revenue forecasts<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer acquisition cost<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operational expenses<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burn rate<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Break-even point<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profitability timeline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>\n.Pros {\n  list-style-type: disc;\n  padding-left: 18px;\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n  font-weight: 400;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors compare your projections with those in the industry. If you want to know how to raise funds for a startup business in India, bear in mind the following: Numbers matter more than ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong financial planning also assists you in making the right choices for the kind of funding for startups. For instance, high burn models might require equity funding. Stable revenue models may choose to use debt financing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;4. Create an Investor-Ready Pitch Deck&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pitch deck is basically your startup\u2019s main character intro. Short &gt; long. Sharp &gt; cluttered. Aim for 10\u201315 solid slides max. If it needs 40 slides, it needs editing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"Pros\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem you are solving<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market size and opportunity<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Existing competitors<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your unique solution<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revenue model<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traction and milestones<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business strategy<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core team experience<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding needs and utilisation of money<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exit strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>\n.Pros {\n  list-style-type: disc;\n  padding-left: 18px;\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n  font-weight: 400;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain why your startup is scalable. Demonstrate how funds will speed up growth. Investors analyse hundreds of decks each month. Clarity makes attention increase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your goal is to get funding successfully for startups, your pitch has to answer one question clearly: why should investors trust you with their capital?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;5. Align Funding Type With Business Stage&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know your funding types before you make a move. Not every investor is your investor. Timing is everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early stage? Go for angel investors or government funding. They\u2019re more open to ideas, MVPs, and early traction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth stage? That\u2019s VC territory. Venture capital firms back startups that are ready to scale hard, not still \u201ctesting the waters.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;6. Organise Documentation for Due Diligence&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before investors let go of their funds, they do due diligence. Keep the following ready:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"Pros\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporation certificate<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shareholding structure<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial statements<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intellectual property documentation<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracts and agreements<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance filings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>\n.Pros {\n  list-style-type: disc;\n  padding-left: 18px;\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n  font-weight: 400;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparency builds trust. Hidden liabilities nail deals. Preparation in this stage leads to smoothness in raising capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Step-by-Step Guide: How to Raise Funds for a Startup Business in India&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;29px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;29px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are asking yourself how to raise funds for a startup in 2026, then you need a structured approach. Funding for startups does not happen randomly. Getting funded isn\u2019t random. It\u2019s all about preparation, smart targeting, and clean execution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a simple, easy-to-follow roadmap on how to get funding for a startup in India, with examples so it actually clicks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Step 1: Identify Your Startup Stage Clearly&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you approach any investor, define what your business stage is. Are you at an idea stage, a seed stage, or a growth stage? Each stage receives various forms of funding for startups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if all you have is an idea and a prototype, venture capital companies are not likely to invest. Instead, you can consider angel investors or government funding for startups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a SaaS startup with existing revenue of, say, \u20b950 lakh per year, then you can go to the early-stage VCs. Understanding your stage is important to help you approach the right sources of funding for startups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Step 2: Calculate Exact Funding Requirement&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t guess how much money you&#8217;ll get funded. Calculate it properly. You need to estimate your burning rate per month. Add in the cost of operations, hiring plans, marketing spending, and product development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if your monthly expense is of the order of 10 lakhs and you need 18 months runway, then you may need 1.8 crores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors are more comfortable with founders who have a good explanation for fund utilisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Step 3: Choose the Right Funding Type&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different businesses have different funding strategies. A deep tech startup may be able to access government funding for startups via innovation grants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A D2C brand that has strong sales may choose revenue-based financing or an angel investment. A fast-scaling fintech startup may need venture capital. If you know about the types of funding for startups, then you will not waste your time searching for the wrong class of investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This step is what will directly improve your success rate in getting funding for startups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Step 4: Research and Shortlist Target Investors&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all investors invest in all industries. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fintech investors like RBI-compliant models.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health tech investors are looking for regulatory approvals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edtech investors seek excellent user growth metrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location is also a factor in accessing funding. Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR enjoy the largest investments for startups in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Step 5: Build Warm Investor Connections&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold emails are seldom converted into meetings. 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Aim for 15 to 20 minutes. Focus on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem and its urgency<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market size and opportunity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revenue and traction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer acquisition cost<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth projections<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding needs and utilisation of money<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, instead of saying &#8220;India&#8217;s edtech market is huge&#8221;, show data. Mention the total addressable market and revenue numbers at present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparency of risks helps give investors confidence. 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Strategies to Secure Funding for Startups in 2026?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;29px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;29px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The funding ecosystem in India has reached maturity. Investors are more cautious and data-driven. If you are interested in getting the same consistent success in funding your startups, you must go beyond the basics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founders who know what&#8217;s happening in the market and can adapt fast give themselves a much better chance. Below are advanced practical strategies to strengthen your funding journey in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;1. Focus on Sustainable and Profitable Business Models&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2026, investors are more focused on sustainability than rapid and unstable growth. High burn rates coupled with the lack of clear paths to profitability are less appealing. If you&#8217;re looking at ways of funding a startup today, demonstrate feasible revenue paths. Demonstrate how, when your business becomes profitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shift is affecting all forms of funding for startups. Even in government funding for startups, there is a preference now for scalable and commercially viable models.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;2. Build Strong Digital Visibility and Investor Credibility&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors do their research online before the meetings. A weak digital presence can negatively impact investor trust. Make sure your website communicates your product, traction, team, and milestones well. Keep up-to-date <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a> profiles and press mentions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are serious about how to get funding for startups in India, try to treat digital visibility as your funding strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;3. 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Tap Into Global Investors and Cross-Border Capital&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-border investment in Indian startups is continuing to grow. Investors from the US, Singapore, and the Middle East are investing very actively in Indian SaaS, fintech, and AI companies. If you need to understand how to raise funds for a startup at scale, global capital cannot be ignored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, compliance is important. You must know about the regulations of FEMA, taxation norms, RBI guidelines, etc., before you accept foreign capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;5. Use Data to Strengthen Your Negotiation Power&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors today rely heavily on metrics. Track monthly recurring revenue, churn rate, customer acquisition cost, and lifetime value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When founders ask how to get funding for a startup in competitive markets like Delhi NCR or Bengaluru, data clarity becomes the deciding factor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;6. Combine Multiple Funding Channels Strategically&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced founders rarely depend on a single funding source.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure government funding for startups to build product validation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use angel funding to expand early traction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approach venture capital firms for large-scale growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blended strategy strengthens valuation and reduces early dilution pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;7. Stay Updated With Policy and Market Trends&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding regulations, taxation norms, and compliance rules change frequently. Regularly monitor updates from <a href=\"https:\/\/dpiit.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DPIIT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sebi.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SEBI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbi.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RBI<\/a>, and startup policy portals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For founders researching how to raise funds for a startup business in India, staying informed improves approval chances and prevents regulatory mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f3dcb2e5-e71b-4405-b33a-6f2fbad3ced7&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-8px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_2_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_2_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing funding for startups in India requires preparation and strategic action. Understanding funding types, government schemes, and investor expectations is essential. You must validate your model, ensure compliance, and pitch effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A structured approach increases approval chances significantly. If you are planning to raise capital in 2026, follow this roadmap carefully. Clarity, preparation, and consistency are key to successful funding of startups in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;29px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;29px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;1. How can I get funding for startups without revenue?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3b;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3a;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;Inter|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-18px||25px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-18px||5px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-18px|10px|5px|10px|false|true&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|25px|10px|25px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can approach angel investors or apply for seed grants. A strong MVP and clear market validation increase approval chances significantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;2. What documents are required to raise funds for a startup business in India?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3b;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3a;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;Inter|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-18px||25px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-18px||5px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-18px|10px|5px|10px|false|true&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|25px|10px|25px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You need incorporation documents, financial projections, a cap table, compliance filings, and a structured pitch deck. 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Is government funding for startups taxable?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3b;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3a;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;Inter|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-18px||25px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-18px||5px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-18px|10px|5px|10px|false|true&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|25px|10px|25px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some grants are non-taxable. 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How long does it take to secure funding for startups in India?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3b;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3a;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Inter|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;Inter|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#171a22&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-18px||25px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-18px||5px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-18px|10px|5px|10px|false|true&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|25px|10px|25px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It usually takes three to six months. 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      height:30px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      border-radius:50%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      border:1px solid #dddddd;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      background:#f7f7f7;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      color:#b9b9b9;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      display:flex;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      align-items:center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      justify-content:center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      cursor:pointer;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      z-index:20;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      padding:0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      appearance:none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      -webkit-appearance:none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      box-shadow:none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      outline:none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      transition:all .2s ease;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-arrow span{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      font-size:17px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      line-height:1;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      display:block;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      margin-top:-1px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      font-weight:400;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-prev{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      left:-1px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-next{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      right:-1px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-arrow:hover{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      background:#efefef;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      color:#8f8f8f;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      border-color:#d5d5d5;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-arrow.swiper-button-disabled{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      opacity:.85;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      pointer-events:none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    @media (min-width: 981px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-slider{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        padding:0 14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 980px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-outer{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        padding:0 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-slider{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        padding:0 10px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-image{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        height:220px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-title{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  min-height:unset;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-features{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        min-height:auto;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-arrow{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        top:55%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    @media (max-width: 767px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        padding:6px 0 8px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-outer{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        padding:0 14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-slider{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        padding:0 8px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-card{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        border-radius:18px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-image{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        height:190px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-content{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        padding:14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-badge{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        min-width:76px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        height:30px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        font-size:13px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        border-radius:11px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        margin-bottom:12px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-title{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:17px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  min-height:unset;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-subtitle{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        font-size:13px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        min-height:auto;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-features{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        min-height:auto;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-features li{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        font-size:13px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-btn{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        height:42px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        font-size:14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-arrow{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        display:none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .dnp6u-pa-slider{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        overflow:visible;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        padding:0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .swiper-wrapper{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        display:block;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        transform:none !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .swiper-slide{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        width:100% !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        display:block;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        margin:0 0 18px 0 !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      #dnp6uWrapPicArrow .swiper-slide:last-child{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        margin-bottom:0 !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->#dnp6uPopupLs,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->#dnp6uPopupLs *{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  box-sizing:border-box;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->#dnp6uPopupLs{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  position:fixed;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  inset:0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  display:none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  z-index:999999;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->#dnp6uPopupLs.dnp6u-pls-active{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  display:block;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->#dnp6uPopupLs .dnp6u-pls-overlay{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  position:absolute;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  inset:0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.68);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* POPUP BOX *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->#dnp6uPopupLs .dnp6u-pls-box{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  position:absolute;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  top:50%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  left:50%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  width:92%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  max-width:600px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  height:740px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background:#fff;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  border-radius:10px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  overflow:hidden;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  box-shadow:0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* CLOSE BUTTON *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->#dnp6uPopupLs .dnp6u-pls-close{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  position:absolute;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  top:8px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  right:10px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  z-index:20;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  width:30px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  height:30px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  border:none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background:transparent;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color:#111;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:26px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  cursor:pointer;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* IFRAME WRAP *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->#dnp6uPopupLs .dnp6u-pls-crop{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  width:100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  height:100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  overflow:hidden;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background:#fff;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* PERFECT BALANCE *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->#dnp6uPopupLs .dnp6u-pls-iframe{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  width:100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  height:820px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  margin-top:-50px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  border:none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  display:block;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* TABLET *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (min-width:768px) and (max-width:980px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  #dnp6uPopupLs .dnp6u-pls-box{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    max-width:560px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    height:720px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  #dnp6uPopupLs .dnp6u-pls-iframe{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    height:800px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    margin-top:-48px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* MOBILE *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width:767px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  #dnp6uPopupLs .dnp6u-pls-box{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    width:95%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    height:88vh;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  #dnp6uPopupLs .dnp6u-pls-close{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-size:22px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    top:6px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    right:8px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  #dnp6uPopupLs .dnp6u-pls-iframe{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    height:calc(100% + 50px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    margin-top:-45px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/swiper@11\/swiper-bundle.min.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->(function(){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  var wrap = document.getElementById('dnp6uWrapPicArrow');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  if(!wrap) return;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  var sliderEl = wrap.querySelector('.dnp6u-pa-slider');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  var prevEl = wrap.querySelector('.dnp6u-pa-prev');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  var nextEl = wrap.querySelector('.dnp6u-pa-next');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  if(!sliderEl || !prevEl || !nextEl) return;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  var desktopQuery = window.matchMedia('(min-width: 768px)');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  var swiperInstance = null;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  function initDesktopSlider(){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    if(!desktopQuery.matches){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      if(swiperInstance){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        swiperInstance.destroy(true, 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