Last week, from August 4 to August 9, 30 deals brought in $205.31 million for Indian entrepreneurs, a 57% increase over the $130.49 million raised the week before.
Funding of $205.31 million came from up to six growth-stage deals, 22 early-stage deals, and two unreported deals.
In contrast, according to an Entrackr analysis, 21 firms in early and growth phases raised almost $130.49 million the week before.
The finance, gaming, e-commerce, and Al industries saw the most fundraising activity in the most recent week. Together, growth-stage businesses raised $139.28 million, or about 68% of the weekly fundraising total.
Startups that are growing their operations and market presence are involved in growth-stage deals. These businesses have a sizable customer base, established products, and a tested revenue model. Startups that are creating goods, testing business concepts, or gaining early clients are involved in early-stage deals.
Through the primary and secondary markets, The Sleep Company raised the most money throughout the week, totaling over $56 million (Rs 480 crore). In a funding round led by Playbook, beauty business Renee Cosmetics came in second with $30 million. The loan division of Fibe obtained $26.5 million (about Rs 250 crore) in debt. Digital textile business True Colours, digital lending platform Zype, and gaming startup Super Gaming were among the notable growth-stage fundraisers.
Instead of lofty unicorn values, the financing trend indicates a preference for AI-driven solutions with real-world applications and long-term income prospects. As investment grows across sectors and cities, the Indian startup ecosystem is showing signs of a time of disciplined expansion.
In the second quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), venture capital (VC) investment in India increased from $2.8 billion across 456 projects in the previous quarter to $3.5 billion across 355 deals. In the meantime, worldwide venture capital investment fell from $128.4 billion in Q1 2025 to $101.05 billion in the quarter.
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