Sunday, 29 March, 2026
Foreign University Returnees Dominate Campus Fund’s Deal Flow, Boost India’s Student Startups
By Isha
According to Campus Fund’s 2025 “State of Student Entrepreneurship in India” report, student founders returning from foreign universities now generate the largest deal flow (4.5%) for the VC’s portfolio. These ventures span high-impact sectors like AI, deep tech, biotech, and clean tech. Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka lead regionally. The data highlights the growing influence of global education in driving innovative student-led startups and reversing India’s brain drain.
Read full story at Economic Times