Several startups likely to go public in 2025 despite challenges: Report

Several high-quality startup firms are likely to go public in 2025 despite global challenges, and the funding environment is also likely to improve this year, according to a report by venture debt firm InnoVen Capital. It also said that 47 per cent of startup founders out of 100 who participated in the survey expect the pace of hiring to increase this year.

"Of those who attempted to raise in 2024, 63 per cent had a favourable experience. 79 per cent of founders are optimistic that the funding environment will improve in 2025," the India Startup Outlook Report said.