Indian Start-Ups Raise Over $180 Million This Week, Fintech Continues To Lure In Investors

The average weekly funding over the last two months hovered around $246.87 million, with a consistent weekly deal count of 24, suggesting sustained investor interest even amid global uncertainties.

According to market intelligence platform Tracxn, India ranked third globally for fintech funding in Q1 2025—trailing only the US and the UK.

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India’s startup landscape kept up its funding momentum this week, as 24 emerging companies collectively secured over $180 million. The fintech sector continued to dominate, drawing the largest share of capital, with growth and early-stage startups actively participating in the action.

Among notable growth-stage transactions, digital payments platform Juspay topped the chart by raising $60 million in its Series D round, reported IANS. The round was led by private equity firm Kedaara Capital, alongside continued support from existing investors Softbank and Accel. Easebuzz, another fintech player focused on digital payments, raised $30 million in a round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, further highlighting the sector’s investor appeal.

In the early-stage space, cross-border logistics startup Xindus emerged as the frontrunner, attracting $10 million in a Series A funding round. Homegrown wearables brand Noise also made headlines by securing $20 million from US-based audio giant Bose Corporation—its second funding round— reinforcing investor belief in India’s consumer tech brands despite broader market caution.

The average weekly funding over the last two months hovered around $246.87 million, with a consistent weekly deal count of 24, suggesting sustained investor interest even amid global uncertainties.

Meanwhile, there were notable developments in the public market pipeline. Urban Company’s board approved primary fundraising of Rs 528 crore via an IPO, while boAt filed its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI through the confidential route, signalling plans to go public soon.

India Ranks Third Globally In Fintech Funding

According to market intelligence platform Tracxn, India ranked third globally for fintech funding in Q1 2025—trailing only the US and the UK. Late-stage deals surged 47 per cent in the January–March period, reaching $227 million compared to $154 million in Q4 2024. Overall, the first quarter saw total funding of $366 million, with March alone contributing $187 million, accounting for more than half (51 per cent) of the quarterly total.

The same period also witnessed 10 acquisitions, marking a 67 per cent and 100 per cent rise over Q1 and Q4 of 2024, respectively. Bengaluru led the charts in fintech funding raised during the quarter, followed closely by Gurugram and Mumbai.