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Indian start-ups being acquired 2X faster as incumbents look to buy capabilities

1 source · first seen 19:50 2 Oct · updated 19:50 2 Oct

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  • Indian start-ups are being acquired 2X faster as incumbents seek capabilities
  • Average time from first funding to IPO fell from 14 years to 8.5 years
  • Faster exits may benefit Indian startup investors and listed companies seeking new capabilities

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