Archive · 6 Jan 2026

Indian Startups Raise $11 Bn in 2025

Indian Startups Raise $11 Bn in 2025

In 2025, Indian startups raised a total of $11 billion through 936 deals.

This was a bit less than the previous year, but investors are feeling more confident.

They are putting more money into early-stage startups, like seed funding, and fewer but bigger checks in later stages.

Many startups are also going public through IPOs to raise money.

The top investors in 2025 include Stride Ventures, Alteria Capital, and Trifecta Capital, among others.

These investors focus on different areas like fintech, healthtech, and agritech.

Looking ahead, investors plan to put even more money into startups in 2026, expecting to raise between $11.5 billion and $13.8 billion.

Additionally, venture capital funds raised about $2.5 billion across 20 new vehicles in 2025, showing a rebound from previous years.

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