Funding and acquisitions in Indian startups this week [Sep 28 - Oct 3]
This week, 24 Indian startups raised $411.46 million across five growth-stage deals, 13 early-stage deals, and 6 undisclosed rounds. Weekly Funding Report
The latest coverage of India's startup ecosystem — 40 stories from 11 sources, each linking straight to the publisher.
This week, 24 Indian startups raised $411.46 million across five growth-stage deals, 13 early-stage deals, and 6 undisclosed rounds. Weekly Funding Report
The 75th edition of Inc42’s 30 Startups To Watch spotlights early stage startups across sectors like EV, manufacturing, drones, among others
Indian startups raised less than $3 billion in funding in Q3 2026, down from $3.5 billion in Q2 and $3.87 billion in Q1. The quarter. Quarterly Funding Report
India's space-tech ecosystem is scaling rapidly as policy reforms, government funds, access to Isro infrastructure and private capital spur startup growth
Homegrown new-age tech ventures raised $2.2 Bn between July and September, up 5% from the $2.1 Bn raised in the year-ago quarter
Home interior materials startup Gravity has raised $15 million in a mix of equity and debt funding led by Info Edge Ventures and 3one4 Capital.
As the boundaries between innovation, scale and production blur, India needs an ecosystem that combines the strengths of startups and traditional businesses.
From easier access to seed capital and a wider talent pool to global competition and the need for indigenous technology, deep-tech founders and investors discussed what it will take to take India’s ecosystem to the next stage
As per Inc42 data, 29 startups have already filed their DRHPs, while another 25 are in various stages of finalising their IPO plans.
Inc42’s Indian Startup Financials Tracker FY26 aims to be your eyes and ears, updating you on these numbers as they unfold
Indian Startup Funding: Indian startups raised a combined $203.4 Mn across 21 deals between September 21 and September 25
The city-wise numbers underline how concentrated India
WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund launches its first FoF, the WhiteOak Capital Diversified Equity Small Cap FOF, open from Sept 28 to Oct 12.
India will be the largest international market for Palo Alto-based, global venture platform Rohati Capital, said Nick Talwar, managing partner in an...
AgInvest 2026 brings AgriTech founders and investors to Coimbatore as funding shifts from scale to measurable value and new pilots
25 student-led startups have secured soft funding commitments of around ₹60.5 crore at the first Masters' Union Ventures Demo Day in Bengaluru
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The final day put the spotlight on Indian startups and student teams building on homegrown chip platforms, alongside a new industry report projecting sharp growth for the country's semiconductor market.
This week, 17 Indian startups raised $61.8 million across one growth-stage deal, 14 early-stage deals, and two undisclosed rounds. Weekly Funding Report
On PM Modi's 76th birthday, 17 moves across capital, compute, semiconductors, space and deeptech that are shaping India's next innovation decade.
Gurugram-based beauty and personal care quick commerce startup Firi has raised $3 million in a funding round led by 360 ONE Asset. Snippets.
The fundraises by a clutch of spacetech startups will test whether the investor appetite that has produced large rounds for Skyroot and Pixxel extends to the next cohort of companies.
Founded in 2021 by Shourya Agarwal, Flam develops AI-powered interactive content for enterprises across use cases such as marketing, product visualisation, learning and
The four Indian startups selected for the inaugural cohort are applying AI, satellite intelligence, remote sensing and drones to challenges ranging from sustainable agriculture and agroforestry to carbon removal and biodiversity.
These startups are part of Google’s Asia-Pacific accelerator programme which aims to address environmental challenges using artificial intelligence.
Google selects four Indian startups for its first DeepMind climate accelerator, backing AI-led solutions in agriculture, carbon removal and biodiversity
India’s startup ecosystem is shifting from funding-led growth to global scale, with space tech, AI, deep tech and cross-border partnerships gaining momentum.
This week, 23 Indian startups raised $356.8 million across six growth-stage deals, 17 early-stage deals, and two undisclosed rounds. Weekly Funding Report
Brics members back greater startup cooperation through a proposed innovation fund, incubator network and virtual platform for youth-led startups under the New Delhi Declaration
Indian startup funding doubled to $392M this week, with Pixxel, Popo Global, and Nua among the biggest deals. Spacetech, restaurants, and women’s wellness drew investor interest, while Series A startups accounted for $104M of the funding.
Quick food delivery startup Swish has raised $24 million in a funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from existing Accel. News
Grants build prototypes. Purchase orders build companies. India's largest customer still isn't buying from its startups
Grants and angel funding are powering deeptech’s start, while public markets are opening up its end; corporates, diaspora and growth capital must fill the gaps in between.
Bengaluru based fabric care startup Iztri has raised Rs 10 crore (over $1 million) in a seed funding round led by All In Capital and Suashish Group, with participation from several angel investors.
Bengaluru, home to ISRO and a growing cluster of private space companies, has emerged as a key centre for India’s space industry. Startups such as Pixxel, Dhruva Space and ideaForge are developing technologies spanning earth observation, satellites and drones, adding to the city'
Jaipur Robotics plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate product development, expand its international sales presence, and grow its team