Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Indian Startups Chase Global Scale via Overseas Acquisitions
Indian startups are buying companies in other countries to grow bigger and faster.
In 2025, they made 26 big deals worth $1.1 billion to get new customers and technology.
This helps them become more valuable and prepare for going public.
Some companies, like NXP Semiconductors, bought US-based firms to get special technology.
Experts say this is a sign that Indian startups are becoming more mature and looking beyond India for growth.
Indian startups made 26 outbound acquisitions in 2025, worth $1.1 billion, the highest on record.
Domestic acquisitions reached a four-year high of $4.1 billion across 137 transactions.
Inbound deal value declined sharply to $863 million across 24 transactions in 2025.
Companies are acquiring overseas assets to gain technology, IP, and global customers.
Listed and IPO-bound companies are leading the outbound acquisition trend to achieve scale and diversification.
- Who
- Indian startups and established companies
- What
- Cross-border acquisitions to drive growth and diversification
- When
- 2025 saw a record 26 outbound deals
- Where
- Acquisitions in the US, Europe, and other regions
- Why
- To achieve scale, access technology, and justify valuations
- Outbound Deals in 2025
- 26 deals worth $1.1 billion
- Domestic Acquisitions in 2025
- $4.1 billion across 137 transactions
- Inbound Deal Value in 2025
- $863 million across 24 transactions
- Notable Acquisition
- NXP Semiconductors acquired Kinara AI for $307 million
- Key Sectors
- SaaS, gaming, deeptech, fintech, D2C, logistics