Premchand Chandrasekharan, Partner at Avalon Consulting, highlighted that funding in 2024 has seen a steady increase, with January and February reaching USD 723 million and USD 890 million respectively, and a significant uptick expected in March. He anticipates Indian startups to secure between $10 to $12 billion in funding this year, suggesting a potential rise in the total number of deal transactions if the trend of early-stage funding continues, attracting a broader range of investors.