(Weekly funding roundup July 11-17) Sharp rise in VC inflow led by AI deals

Summary

India's third-week-July funding rebound is the clearest macro signal in this roundup, and AI appears to be doing much of the lifting.

Why it matters

When broad inflows recover, they usually do so through a few high-conviction themes first. This one suggests investors are re-engaging, but still clustering around categories with obvious leverage and commercial pull.

Founder/operator read

If you are fundraising, expect a slightly healthier tone than a month ago, but not a looser standard. The strongest pitches still need a sharp wedge, proof of demand, and a believable route to scale.

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