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Indian tech startup funding slips to $4.8B in H1 2025: Report
YourStory
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21d ago
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Indian tech startups raised $4.8 billion in the first half of 2025, a 25% decrease from the previous year, as reported by Tracxn. All funding stages experienced double-digit declines, with seed-stage funding at $452 million, early-stage at $1.6 billion, and late-stage at $2.7 billion. Only five funding rounds exceeded $100 million. Transportation and Logistics Tech emerged as the leading sector, contributing significantly to the funding pool. Despite the decline, the Indian tech ecosystem remains resilient and mature.
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Indian Startup Funding Breaches $150 Bn Mark In H1 2024
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
According to Inc42's 'Indian Tech Startup Funding Report H1 2024', the funding in India's startup ecosystem reached $151 Bn between 2014 and H1 2024. Funding in 2021 was at its peak with $42 Bn, but dropped significantly to $10 Bn in 2023. In the first half of 2024, Indian startups raised $5.3 Bn, and it is anticipated that funding will witness a rapid increase in the second half of the year.
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India's tech startup funding at $4.1 billion in H1 2024; tops H2 2023, trails year-ago levels: Tracxn
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indian tech startups raised $4.1 billion in H1 2024, a 4% increase from H2 2023, according to a report by Tracxn. Despite a 13% decrease compared to H1 2023, India remains the fourth-highest funded country in the tech startup landscape. The report highlighted trends such as an increase in seed-stage funding and the rise of 8 funding rounds exceeding $100 million. The number of unicorns and 'Soonicorns' (startups likely to become unicorns soon) also saw significant growth. Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai were the top cities in terms of funds raised, and Accel, Blume Ventures, and Peak XV Partners were the top investors in H1 2024.
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Investment in Indian startups in H1 2023 lowest in last four years: PwC India
Economic Times
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2y ago
Medial
Funding in Indian startups fell by 36 per cent in January-June to USD 3.8 billion, the lowest half-yearly number in the last four years, as investors are taking longer time in due diligence of every aspect of business, according to a PwC India Report. Early-stage deals accounted for 57 per cent of the total funding in the first half of 2023 (H1 CY23) in volume terms, said the report titled, "Startup Perspectives - H1 CY23".
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Venture capital funding inches up to $4.9 billion in H1 2025 - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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14d ago
Medial
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.
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Just $7 Bn In Funding Since 2014: India’s Healthtech Sector Ready For A Reboot
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
According to Inc42's report, Indian healthtech startups raised over $7 billion in funding between 2014 and H1 2024, through 886 deals. The cumulative funding raised by Indian startups during this period exceeded $150 billion. Ecommerce was the most funded sector with $34 billion, followed by fintech with $29 billion. Investors anticipate a surge in healthtech funding in the future as they focus on innovative solutions for healthcare challenges in India.
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Tracxn releases its annual India start-up report: 2023 sees the lowest funding in five years
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
Tracxn's 'Tracxn Geo Annual Report: India Tech 2023' reveals a significant funding decline of 72% in the Indian tech startup ecosystem compared to the previous year. India dropped to the 5th highest-funded geography globally in 2023. Late-stage funding saw the biggest drop, while FinTech and Retail sectors experienced decreases in funding. However, sectors such as Environment Tech and SpaceTech garnered investor attention. Two new unicorns were created, while IPO numbers remained consistent. Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR continue to attract significant funding in India's tech startup ecosystem. Despite the funding slowdown, the government is committed to promoting the tech ecosystem through various initiatives.
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PE, VC investments in payment, lending tech companies hit 2-year lows, shows RBI Innovation Hub report
Money Control
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10m ago
Medial
Investments by private equity and venture capital firms in payment and lending tech companies in India have reached a two-year low. According to a report from the Reserve Bank of India, total investment in lending tech companies reached INR 2,133 crore ($285 million) in H1 2024, down from INR 12,113 crore ($1.62 billion) in H1 2022. Investment in payment companies also fell to INR 217 crore ($29 million) from INR 6,270 crore ($838 million) during the same period. Fintech SaaS companies received investments of INR 883 crore ($118 million) in 2024, compared to INR 1,729 crore ($231 million) in 2022.
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Start-Ups Face Valuation Cuts While Chasing Fresh Capital
OutlookIndia
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1m ago
Medial
India's startup ecosystem is experiencing a valuation correction, with 55 companies in sectors like fintech and consumer internet raising funds at reduced valuations. Notable examples include Meesho and Oyo, which faced significant valuation drops. Despite the cuts, India's tech startups raised $2.5 billion in Q1 2025, showing a solid increase from previous periods. The report highlights that while late-stage startups saw funding growth, seed-stage ventures faced funding declines, with no new unicorns emerging in Q1 2025.
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Byju’s, Pharmeasy among biggest underperformers in Prosus' India portfolio in H1
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Edtech firm Byju's and health-tech company Pharmaeasy are the biggest underperformers in Prosus's India portfolio, according to the technology investor's financial report for H1 FY24. Byju's recorded a negative internal rate of return (IRR) of 24 percent, while Pharmaeasy gave negative returns of 41 percent. This comes as Byju's faces challenges such as a liquidity crisis and top-level exits, leading to a valuation markdown. However, Prosus earned profitable returns from other Indian firms in its portfolio.
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India Plans To Take DPIs To 50 Nations In Next 5 Years: Nilekani
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
Nandan Nilekani mentioned that India's Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs) have been implemented in 15 countries. He emphasized that the startup ecosystem leveraging these DPIs is valued at over $100 billion. Between 2014 and H1 2024, Indian startups have secured more than $150 million in funding, resulting in the emergence of 118 unicorns within the country.
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