Operator-led startups outpace peers in funding speed and deal size

A Tracxn report commissioned by RTP Global finds operator-led startups outperform others in funding speed, size and Seed-stage success across 2022-24 in India

There is a rising momentum of operator-led companies in India’s startup ecosystem, as 238 former operators transitioned from scaling businesses to founding their ventures between 2022 and 2024.

 

Tracxn data, commissioned by early-stage startup investor RTP Global, reveals that operator-led startups outperform their peers in terms of funding speed, size, and success rates. 

 

As of March 20, 2025, 11.2 per cent of operator-led startups founded in 2022 had reached the Seed stage, compared to 4.4 per cent across the broader ecosystem. The momentum continued for operator-led