Indian startups raise $1.76 billion in funding across 128 deals

 

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Date: January 31, 2025

Indian startups raised approximately $1.76 billion across 128 deals in January 2025, according to TheKredible data reported by Entrackr. Growth and late-stage startups led the surge, contributing $1.5 billion via 32 major deals, while early-stage companies raised $261 million across 80 rounds. Notable acquisitions included Hindustan Unilever’s takeover of Minimalist and Everstone’s acquisition of Wingify, signalling a maturing startup ecosystem. Compared to the first half of 2024, this was almost double the amount raised monthly, surpassing June 2024 momentum. Analysts said this indicates a strong start to 2025, with sectors such as D2C brands, SaaS platforms, and climate tech attracting the most investor confidence. Many VCs are also looking to deploy their uninvested capital aggressively before mid-2025, anticipating a tighter funding environment ahead. This funding rise is expected to strengthen hiring and expansion plans across India's top startups.

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