Startup funding activity picked up in India during early October, driven by renewed investor interest in fintech and SaaS ventures. Several mid-sized rounds highlighted growing confidence in scalable tech models despite a cautious funding climate. In contrast, U.S. startup fundraising remained subdued as venture capital firms prioritized late-stage deals, particularly in AI and health tech. The divergence underscores India’s relative resilience and evolving investor appetite for innovation-led growth amid global capital tightening and valuation recalibration trends.