Are Indian Startups Continuing to Thrive with $97.45 Million Raised This Week?
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Synopsis
This week saw Indian startups raising a substantial $97.45 million through 26 deals, showcasing resilience in the face of global funding challenges. With increasing investor participation and notable activity across various sectors, the startup ecosystem continues to thrive in India.
Key Takeaways
- $97.45 million raised in total this week.
- Bengaluru leads with 11 deals.
- AI remains the most attractive sector.
- Seed-stage funding had 8 deals.
- Notable fundraisers included Truemeds and QpiAI.
Mumbai, July 20 (NationPress) - The Indian startup landscape showcased its resilience this week as it generated $97.45 million through 26 deals.
In the face of global funding obstacles, the Indian startup scene has remained robust, with four growth-stage and 16 early-stage startups successfully obtaining funds.
Moreover, six additional startups acquired capital but opted to keep the amounts undisclosed.
This week's total funding saw a slight increase compared to last week, when 17 startups raised approximately $95 million.
Interestingly, this week exhibited higher deal volume, reflecting a broader base of investor participation.
Bengaluru led in deal numbers, with 11 startups securing funds, followed by Mumbai with six deals. The Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Pune regions also contributed to this week’s funding activity.
The AI sector was the most appealing segment this week, with six deals, trailed by e-commerce and healthtech with four and three deals, respectively.
Other sectors such as deeptech, fintech, and consumer tech also drew investor interest.
Seed-stage funding dominated the week with eight deals, followed closely by six pre-Series A and four pre-seed rounds.
Series A and Series B deals continued to support startups advancing to their next growth stage.
The average funding over the past eight weeks is approximately $200 million weekly, comprising around 22 deals each week.
Notably, growth and late-stage funding totaled $38.3 million. The telehealth platform Truemeds led the charge, raising $20 million in its ongoing Series C round from Peak XV Partners.
The payments company Phi Commerce enhanced its Series B round with $6 million from BEENEXT.
B2B e-commerce unicorn Zetwerk secured Rs 75 crore (around $8.8 million) in debt funding from JM Financial, while foodtech startup Lo! Foods raised $3.5 million in its Series B round led by Rainmatter.
On the early-stage front, 16 startups raised about $59.15 million. The deeptech startup QpiAI was the biggest gainer, securing $32 million in a Series A round co-led by Avataar Ventures and the National Quantum Mission.
Other prominent fundraisers included speech technology startups, home decor brand Vaaree, AI video platform Trupeer, quick commerce fashion brand KNOT, spacetech startup OmSpace, and AI research company Gibran.
Several AI startups such as Onetab.ai, Fire AI, Aquila Clouds, and wellness brand CosMoss also secured funding this week, although they did not disclose the exact amounts.
Point of View
I believe that the consistent funding, even amidst global challenges, reflects the growing trust in the Indian startup ecosystem. This indicates a promising future for innovation and entrepreneurship in our nation, enhancing India's position on the global stage.
NationPress
20/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What amount did Indian startups raise this week?
$97.45 million across 26 deals.
Which city led in startup funding this week?
Bengaluru emerged as the top city with 11 startups securing funding.
What sectors attracted the most investment?
AI, e-commerce, and healthtech were the leading sectors this week.
How many startups were involved in early-stage funding?
16 startups raised about $59.15 million in early-stage funding.
What is the average funding in recent weeks?
The average funding over the last eight weeks is approximately $200 million per week.
