Huddle Global: Experts call for scale-up capital, NRI investments to strengthen Kerala startup ecosystem

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 14 (UNI) Mobilising scale-up capital and attracting investments from the non-resident Indian (NRI) community are crucial to accelerating the growth of Kerala's startup ecosystem, which has emerged as a model for other states, experts said at Huddle Global 2026 here. During a panel discussion on the evolution and future of India's startup ecosystem, experts highlighted the need for larger investments, innovative financing mechanisms and stronger government-private sector partnerships to help startups transition from early-stage ventures to established businesses. One of the key proposals was the introduction of a 'First Loss Default Guarantee' mechanism to facilitate access to larger…