<ul><li>Between 2022 and 2024, 238 former operators in India founded startups, raising $101M in 2024 alone—11.5% of total venture funding.&nbsp;</li><li>These operator-led ventures are securing larger seed rounds ($1.56M average), scaling faster, and reaching Series A with stronger valuations.&nbsp;</li><li>Top sectors include fintech, e-commerce, edtech, SaaS, and healthcare, with fintech and insurtech drawing the most capital.&nbsp;</li><li>Backed by real-world experience, operator-founders are reshaping the startup landscape with pragmatic, scalable approaches.</li></ul>

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