A STUDY ON FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING STARTUPS DURING COVID-19

Abstract

Although relatively tiny, new businesses have a significant effect on the overall economy. They contribute to economic expansion through increasing employment, which in turn boosts job creation. Startups can also contribute to economic vitality by encouraging innovation and fostering competitive markets. Entrepreneurs that are new to the market can inject much-needed energy and enthusiasm into the marketplace by offering new products and services. Since 2014, firms have raised $50 billion through more than 3,700 deals. Over two hundred and fifty top-tier accelerator/incubator programmes, five hundred established financial backers, and two thousand enthusiastic individuals make up the investment community. Over 500 companies have been bought out because of the ecosystem, and it has already resulted in over 750,000 additional jobs. Cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) have emerged as global powerhouses and are now home to half of all active startups. The global spread of the coronavirus epidemic has had a substantial effect on firms everywhere, but it has been especially hard on new enterprises. Effects of the coronavirus epidemic are felt by all economic actors in India and around the world, not just those in a select few industries. information that was obtained in a roundabout way from several sources including the internet, periodicals, newspapers, etc. This study, written in light of COVID-19, examines the benefits and challenges that exist for startups funding in India.