[Weekly funding roundup July 4-10] VC inflow remains flat

Summary

Indian startups raised just $107 million in the second week of July, extending a muted stretch in venture funding. AI and deeptech still drew attention, but the lack of a large-ticket deal kept the week looking soft.

Why it matters

This is the clearest read on the market's risk appetite right now: capital is available, but it is being reserved for teams with traction, technical edge, or a credible path to scale.

Founder/operator read

• If you're raising, expect fewer momentum-based checks and more scrutiny on unit economics, retention, and speed to revenue.
• If you're building in AI or deeptech, the bar is still high, but the category tailwind remains intact.

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