Indian startups ecosystem ended June 2025 on a high note, witnessing a significant 58% jump in weekly funding. From June 23 to June 28, a total of $350.95 million was raised across 27 deals, up from $197.71 million in the previous week. The surge reflects increasing investor confidence in high-growth sectors such as defence-tech, clean mobility, fintech, and broadband infrastructure.
The data, compiled through research by Innovent Blog, shows an optimistic trend across both early and growth-stage funding rounds.
🔝 Key Highlights of the Week
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Total capital raised: $350.95 million
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Number of startups funded: 27
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Week-on-week increase: 58%
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Early-stage funding: ~$72.79 million
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Growth and late-stage funding: ~$239.9 million
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M&A transactions: 4 confirmed
🚀 Top Growth-Stage Deals
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Raphe mPhibr – $100 million
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India’s largest drone-tech round to date
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Led by General Catalyst
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Supports innovation in AI-powered aerospace and defence systems
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Wiom – $40 million
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Offers public Wi-Fi and shared broadband access
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Funded by Bertelsmann India and Accel
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Expanding digital inclusion initiatives across India
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Battery Smart – $21 million
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Series B extension round
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Enables battery-swapping for electric two- and three-wheelers
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InCred Holdings – ₹250 Cr stake purchased by Zerodha founders
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Strategic pre-IPO investment by Nithin & Nikhil Kamath
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Other growth-stage participants: Flipspaces, ShopOS, Kazam, and StayVista
🌱 Noteworthy Early-Stage Fundings
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EKA Mobility – ₹200 crore (~$23.3 million) from ENAM Holdings
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Sahi – Stock trading platform
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Fabheads – Deeptech and additive manufacturing
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Rabitat – D2C baby product brand
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ZILO – Fashion-tech startup
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All Home – Interior design products platform
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Prozo & Truliv – Raised undisclosed amounts
🏙️ City-Wise Deal Distribution
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Delhi-NCR – 8 deals
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Bengaluru – 7 deals
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Other contributors: Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad
🧪 Sector-Wise Insights
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E-commerce – 5 deals
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Fintech – 4 deals
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EV & Deeptech – 3 deals each
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Others – Telecom, proptech, decor, and aerospace
🧑💼 Leadership Updates
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Harpreet Singh Rai (ex-Oura CEO) joins Loop
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MyGate elevates Rohit Jindal and Pranav Shankar
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Masai School promotes 3 executives to co-founders
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Exits: Shish Dave (Mirae Asset), Arvind Gupta (ONDC)
🤝 M&A and Ecosystem Movements
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Incuspaze acquires Trios (co-working space)
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Walko Foods buys Meemee’s Ice Creams
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Zen Technologies acquires a majority stake in TISA Aerospace
💼 Fund Launches & IPO Watch
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Amicus Capital closes $214 million Fund II
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Darwinbox completes ₹86 Cr ESOP buyback
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Pine Labs and Wakefit file for IPOs
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Meesho completes reverse flip to India
📌 Conclusion
India’s startup landscape is thriving with a surge in venture activity, particularly in defence, mobility, and infrastructure sectors. With a strong close to Q2 2025, the ecosystem is poised for continued growth. Stay informed with Innovent Blog – your trusted source for startup trends and funding intelligence.
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