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Early-stage venture funding bounces back but Series A cheques far below the peak

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VCCircle · 3m ago

Early-stage venture funding bounces back but Series A cheques far below the peak

Early-stage venture capital funding for Indian startups has rebounded, reaching pre-pandemic levels with nearly one startup receiving funding every eight hours in the first three months of the year, according to VCCEdge data. However, Series A funding amounts remain significantly below their peak. Although funding activity surged during 2021-22, current Series A investments have yet to return to those highs, indicating some caution among investors despite the overall improvement in early-stage funding momentum.

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Venture capital funding inches up to $4.9 billion in H1 2025 - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 14d ago

Venture capital funding inches up to $4.9 billion in H1 2025 - The Economic Times

In the first half of 2025, venture capital funding in Indian startups showed a modest recovery, totaling $4.95 billion across 410 deals, slightly up from $4.54 billion in H1 2024. Sectors like ecommerce and fintech attracted significant investments. However, funding remains far below the $16.2 billion peak in H1 2022. Five new unicorns emerged, but at a slower pace compared to past years. Noteworthy fundraisers included Meesho and Groww as more startups prepared for IPOs.

GalaxEye, CynLr, Heliware secure early-stage cheques

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VCCircle · 8m ago

GalaxEye, CynLr, Heliware secure early-stage cheques

Spacetech startup GalaxEye, deeptech robotics startup CynLr, and 3D geospatial platform Heliware have secured early-stage funding. GalaxEye raised $10 million in a Series A funding round, allowing them to accelerate the development of their satellite mission for delivering high-resolution, all-weather data. CynLr raised $10 million in a Series A round, which will be used to expand their team and research capabilities. Heliware secured $0.5 million in pre-Series A funding to support the launch of their new products. These investments will further the growth and development of these innovative companies.

C2i Semiconductors, 30 Sundays secure early-stage cheques

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VCCircle · 8m ago

C2i Semiconductors, 30 Sundays secure early-stage cheques

Chip design startup C2i Semiconductors and AI-based travel agent 30 Sundays have both secured early-stage funding. C2i Semiconductors raised $4 million in a funding round led by Yali Capital and Lip-Bu Tan, while 30 Sundays raised $770,000 in pre-seed funding led by Infoedge Ventures. C2i Semiconductors plans to use the funds to expand its chip design capabilities, while 30 Sundays intends to open more destinations and strengthen its AI and data capabilities. Yali Capital has invested in a total of three deep tech startups so far and expects to complete one more investment by December.

Probus, Healthfab, Agrilectric bag early-stage cheques

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VCCircle · 4m ago

Probus, Healthfab, Agrilectric bag early-stage cheques

Probus, Healthfab, and Agrilectric have secured early-stage funding. Probus, focused on smart grid technologies, raised $5 million in a Series A round led by Unicorn India Ventures. Healthfab, known for reusable period panties, raised $1 million in a pre-Series A led by Mistry Ventures. Agrilectric secured $100,000 for developing electric-powered farming solutions. These firms aim to utilize the funds to enhance product development, market reach, and technological advancements in their respective sectors.

Hala Mobility, Mihup, Viraa Care bag early-stage cheques

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VCCircle · 8m ago

Hala Mobility, Mihup, Viraa Care bag early-stage cheques

EV-as-a-Service startup Hala Mobility, conversation intelligence platform Mihup, and health-tech startup Viraa Care have secured early-stage funding. Hala Mobility raised INR 51 crore ($6.8 million) in pre-Series A funding to expand its electric vehicle fleet and footprint in India. Mihup secured INR 50 crore ($6.7 million) to accelerate its growth and enter new markets. Viraa Care raised $108,000 in pre-seed funding to develop a comprehensive childcare system focused on infant nutrition.

All Things Baby, Ikin Global, BitSave, DevX secure early-stage cheques

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VCCircle · 7m ago

All Things Baby, Ikin Global, BitSave, DevX secure early-stage cheques

Indian companies All Things Baby, Ikin Global, BitSave, and DevX have secured early-stage funding. All Things Baby, a platform for mother and baby products, raised Rs 30 crore ($3.6 million) in a Series A funding round led by Inoventures and Richa Choksi. Ikin Global, an IoT smart lock brand, raised $1 million in a pre-Series A round, led by Unicorn India Ventures and Callapina Capital. BitSave, a crypto investment platform, secured an undisclosed amount in a pre-Series A round, led by Leo Capital. DevX, specializing in headless commerce solutions, secured pre-seed funding led by Avinya Ventures.

D2C startup funding in India fell 18% in 2024 to $757 million: Report

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Economic Times · 3m ago

D2C startup funding in India fell 18% in 2024 to $757 million: Report

In 2024, India's direct-to-consumer (D2C) startups raised $757 million, an 18% drop from 2023 and far below 2022's $1.6 billion, according to Tracxn. This decline results from investor caution amid global economic challenges, market saturation, and high customer acquisition costs. Despite this, organic beauty, online jewelry, and beauty/personal care startups led funding. Bluestone's $71 million funding was notable. Early-stage funding saw growth, while late-stage plummeted by 50%. India ranked second globally in D2C funding.

Proost, Swish, PeLocal, Theranautilus bag early-stage cheques

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VCCircle · 7m ago

Proost, Swish, PeLocal, Theranautilus bag early-stage cheques

Proost, Swish, PeLocal, and Theranautilus have recently announced securing early-stage investments. Proost, a beer startup, raised $3.5 million in a Series-A round led by Chimes Group and Srinivasan Namala. Swish, a food-delivery startup, completed a seed funding round raising $2 million with participation from Accel, Urban Company founders, and Karthik Gurumurthy. Fintech startup PeLocal received $2 million in seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures and plans to expand its payment services through WhatsApp. Theranautilus, a deep-tech startup, gained $1.2 million in seed funding led by pi Ventures for developing nanorobotic solutions for healthcare.

The crypto market still bears the scars of FTX's collapse

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

The crypto market still bears the scars of FTX's collapse

The global cryptocurrency market is still recovering from the collapse of FTX and other major players in 2022. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has partially bounced back but is still far from its 2021 peak. The overall crypto market value plummeted in 2022 but has since made some progress. Venture capital investments in crypto have slowed down, and trading volumes have also decreased significantly. The collapse of FTX has affected confidence in the crypto ecosystem.

Peak XV to launch perpetual ‘Anchor Fund’ backed by its partners, team members

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Peak XV to launch perpetual ‘Anchor Fund’ backed by its partners, team members

Peak XV Partners, a venture capital firm, is introducing the Peak XV Anchor Fund, a permanent capital vehicle that allows the firm's leaders and team members to invest in future funds and collaborate with other fund managers. The fund aims to institutionalize internal funding and deepen the commitment and alignment of Peak XV managers with the firm's investment strategies. Unlike similar funds, the Anchor Fund will exclusively source its capital from the firm's partners and team members, with a focus on investing in global seed and early-stage venture funds. This move follows Peak XV's separation from Sequoia Capital and positions the firm as a major player in the startup ecosystem.

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