Bengaluru Rises to 15th Spot in Global Startup Index Valued at $152.8 Billion

Bengaluru climbs to 15th place in the Global Startup Index, valued at $152.8 billion, positioning the city ahead of several European capitals and surpassing many established tech hubs, reinforcing its role as a magnet for startups and talent.

Global Startup Index methodology weighs funding volume, unicorn count, talent pool and R&D activity, and this year’s rise reflects India’s surge in new unicorns and increased venture capital inflows, signaling stronger global competitiveness.

Indian startups added 11 unicorns, boosting the nation’s total and driving the ecosystem’s valuation, while funding jumps support sectors from fintech and health tech to deep‑tech and AI, reinforcing the country’s global tech standing.

Investors are increasingly targeting Bengaluru’s incubators and accelerators, citing strong talent pipelines, government incentives such as tax breaks and startup grants, and a vibrant ecosystem, suggesting continued capital flow and further expansion in the coming years.