- Startups; Financing; SMEs; Venture Capital; Graduates Entrepreneurship
Abstract
India is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area and the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people. Large population implies a large potential market in India; however, it also leads to heavy employment pressure in Indian society.In recent years the self-employment consciousness among college students are increasing and the students are less likely to rely on parents or schools or wait for opportunities. Instead, they tend to take initiative to look for new chances for themselves. This research aims to investigate the challenges of financing startups in India. This paper is intent to explore the main difficulties faced by startups in India, and discuss the financing resources of startups in India by Using a literature-based analysis.