Archive · 1 Oct 2025
September 2025: Startups in AI, Fintech, and Space Grab Headlines
In September 2025, India's startup scene saw ups and downs.
While some companies struggled, many new businesses in tech and other fields received funding.
The RBI told a payments company to stop operating, and new US visa fees caused worry.
Despite this, the Indian startup scene saw nearly $1 Billion in funding.
Many new companies are making progress in areas like AI, space, and sustainable deliveries.
This report highlights exciting new startups in the country.
Indian startup ecosystem neared $1B in funding in September.
RBI ordered BNPL firm Simpl to halt payments operations.
US increased H-1B visa fees, causing founder anxiety.
Urban Company's IPO brought optimism.
Focus on early-stage ventures in AI, deeptech, SaaS, spacetech, D2C, and defense tech.
- Who
- Inc42, Aurva, Butter Money, Cosmoserve Space, CubeAPM, Cumin Co., Dropon, Flash AI, GydeXP, iDO Devices, ILine, Inamo, Indian Snack House, Inferigence Quotient, Kustodian Life, Loopie, Manam Chocolate, Nuyug, Paar Autonomy, Pascal AI, PeakAmp, produktiv.ai, Puch AI, QuantE Energy, Sash.AI, Sharmeeli, Trev Mobility, UGX.ai, Vaani Research, Voltanova, VyomIC
- What
- Inc42's roundup of promising early-stage ventures for September 2025, including startups in AI, fintech, space tech, and more.
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight innovative startups and growth in the Indian ecosystem despite challenges
- Funding
- Indian startup ecosystem neared $1B in September
- RBI Action
- Ordered BNPL firm Simpl to halt payments operations
- H-1B Visa Fees
- US increased fees, causing anxiety among founders
- Urban Company IPO
- Provided optimism for Indian founders
- Focus
- Early stage ventures in AI, deeptech, SaaS, spacetech, D2C, and defence tech