India's Startup Funding Drops in 2025

Indias startup funding landscape in 2025 saw a significant drop, with total cash invested slipping to $10.5 billion, a 17% decrease from the previous year. Seed funding plummeted by 30%, while late-stage deals cooled by 26%. However, early-stage funding bucked the trend, rising by 7%. AI startups raised $643 million, a modest increase of 4.1%. Investors are now focusing on startups with real product-market fit and revenue potential, as well as deep-tech areas like manufacturing. Government support has also increased, leading to a rise in tech IPOs and mergers. This shift indicates a maturing ecosystem with smarter capital bets and homegrown strengths setting India apart.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.