Funding
Cash Rush: Top Startup Funding Highlights (July 26–Aug 1)
From AI innovations to fintech powerhouses, these startups secured big investor bets this week.
PE/VC Investments Dip in 2025 Amid Volatility, Start-Ups and FinTech Show Resilience
Private equity and venture capital investments in India increased by 11 per cent in 1H2025 compared to 2H2024 in value terms, according to a new EY-IVCA report.
"We Got Funded!" Jewellery Retailer Joyalukkas Secures AED500 Million Deal with Emirates NBD
The milestone agreement supports Joyalukkas' long-term expansion plans across the GCC and key international markets including the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia.
Yali Capital Closes ₹893 Crore Deep Tech Fund
The fund will invest in both early-stage (Seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series D and beyond) startups, with a strong emphasis on deep-tech domains such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, robotics, genomics, aerospace/surveillance, and smart manufacturing.
Centre to Plan More Seed Funds & Incubation Centres: Startup India head
Speaking at the inauguration of the Kerala Innovation Festival (KIF) organised by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) in Kalamassery, Venkatesh noted that these efforts go beyond the financial support provided by the IT Ministry.
Roast Foods Secures Strategic Funding at Undisclosed Valuation
This investment will accelerate Roast Foods' global expansion, enhance its manufacturing capabilities and development of new products.
Mumbai Gains Majority of Maharashtra's $1.4B Funding
Mumbai retained its leadership as the top funding hub, with a notable share of 64 per cent, while the ecosystem also witnessed two IPOs and the creation of one unicorn during the period.
GVFL Invests in Magma as Part of Extended Series A Round
This funding round also includes notable investors such as Capria Ventures, General Catalyst, and Accion Venture Lab.
Escape Plan, Plenome Technologies, and ApClub Raise Early-Stage Funding
The below brands have announced their latest funding rounds.
India's Tech Startups See 2.1X Growth, Rise in Deeptech: NASSCOM
Even amid cautious global capital flows, Indian startups attracted diversified funding in CY24, with investors showing increasing conviction in DeepTech, ClimateTech, and AI-enabled solutions.
Editor's Note: Wio Bank has Changed the Game for Startups
Opening a business bank account used to be a nightmare. Until now.
Why Your SME Isn't Getting Funded, And How to Fix It
After a year of high interest rates, stricter lending rules and a shaky economy, 2025 has made it a lot harder for small businesses to get the funding they need.
Why Every Creator Should Care About Web3 Right Now
How Web3 is changing the game for creators, BIZ Experiencess and media executives navigating the next frontier of digital entertainment.
India's Fintech Funding Dips 26% in H1 2025, Retains Third Spot Globally: Tracxn
India's fintech sector attracted USD 889 million in funding during the first half of 2025, reflecting a 26 per cent drop from the USD 1.2 billion raised in the second half of 2024, according to market intelligence platform Tracxn.