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Volume 02, Issue 6

Published on: June 2026

A STUDY ON EMERGING FINANCING MODELS AND CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES FOR STARTUPS

Dr.Abhishek Rajan

Shree OM University Roorkee
DOI:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.289

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This study examines the varied startup funding landscape in India, focusing on both traditional and emerging ways of raising capital. By reviewing overall trends such as startup categories, founder gender distribution, and major funding sources, it offers a clearer understanding of how the ecosystem functions. The study shows that many startups depend heavily on internal funding methods, including personal savings, support from family and friends, and bootstrapping. At the same time, external funding channels such as angel investors, venture capital firms, and government grants remain important contributors to startup growth.

The study also discusses the wide range of financial options available to startups at different stages of development. These include debt financing, loans from commercial institutions, government-backed schemes, and leasing arrangements. By highlighting these funding opportunities, the research helps entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers better understand the changing nature of startup finance in India and supports more informed financial and strategic decisions.

Keywords: Sources of Finance, Angel Investors, Banks, Lending, Venture Capitals, Private Equity and Financing Patterns.

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Rajan, A. (2026). A Study on Emerging Financing Models and Capital Raising Strategies for Startups. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(6). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.289

Rajan, Abhishek. "A Study on Emerging Financing Models and Capital Raising Strategies for Startups." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 6, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.289.

Rajan, Abhishek. "A Study on Emerging Financing Models and Capital Raising Strategies for Startups." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 6 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.289.

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