India, Oct. 29 -- India's startup ecosystem is the fourth most valuable startup ecosystem in the world and spans from fintech and consumer technology to AI and deeptech sectors. As founders look beyond domestic markets to build globally competitive businesses, access to capital, talent and technology infrastructure has become increasingly important.

Bengaluru has long brought these ingredients together. For close to three decades, the Silicon Valley of India has been the yardstick against which India's tech ambitions are measured. The city now ranks 15th among global startup ecosystems and 12th among the world's largest tech talent hubs.

Meanwhile, Karnataka accounts for 42% of India's IT exports and leads the country in software export...