Indian Startups Raise $296M in Funding Across Multiple Sectors
Last week, Indian startups secured over $296 million in funding across various sectors. The round, which took place between September 29 and October 4, 2025, saw investments in Wellness, Lending, NBFC, Luxury, Fintech, Deeptech, Mobility, Marketing, and NBFC sectors.
The Mobility sector saw iGoWise Mobility (iGo) raise $990,000 in a pre-Seed round. Meanwhile, the Wellness sector attracted significant investment with Ayurveda brand Kapiva raising $60 million. In the Lending sector, GrowXCD raised $22.53 million, while Hiranandani Financial Services (HFS) secured $90 million in the NBFC sector. Luxury watch retailer Art of Time raised $19.71 million. Deeptech startup Assessli raised $5 million, and AI-native debt marketplace Recur Club raised $50 million in the Fintech sector. Notably, Chakr Innovation raised $23 million alone last week, contributing to the overall total.
The week's funding activity demonstrates the diversity and vibrancy of the Indian startup ecosystem. With over $296 million raised across multiple sectors, it reflects the growing interest and confidence in Indian startups.
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