30 Indian Startups Garner $250 Million in Weekly Funding
From agritech to fintech, 30 startups raised $250 million in a single week, showcasing the robust growth of India's startup ecosystem.
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New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Indian startup ecosystem continues to thrive, with at least 30 startups raising a total of $248.87 million in funding last week.
This surge in investment highlights the strong economic fundamentals and the growing investor confidence in the country's innovation landscape.
Out of these, five were growth-stage deals, and 24 were early-stage deals.
One startup chose to remain anonymous about its funding details.
Growth-Stage Deals
A significant portion of the funding went to growth-stage startups
- Infra.Market , a building material platform, raised $125 million in a Series F round.- Arya.ag , an agritech startup, secured $30 million in debt funding from HSBC.- Ati Motors , an industrial robotics company, received $20 million in a Series B round led by Walden Catalyst Ventures and NGP Capital.- Aris Infra Solutions , a B2B e-commerce platform, and VuNet Systems , a SaaS company, also received funding, though the exact amounts were not disclosed.
Early-Stage Deals
The early-stage landscape saw 24 deals, with a total funding of $57.66 million
- Deconstruct , a D2C skincare brand, led the early-stage funding round.- Medusa , a beer brand, and Snabbit , a home service marketplace, followed closely.- Landeed , a real estate document search platform, and KisanKonnect , an agritech startup, also secured investments.- CapGrid , a deeptech company, and Spare8 , a fintech startup, joined the list, with the latter not disclosing the funding amount.
City-Wise Analysis
Between January 20 and 25, the distribution of funding across cities was
- Bengaluru 8 startups- Delhi-NCR 7 startups- Mumbai 5 startups- Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar 2 startups each
Notable Acquisitions
The period also witnessed some significant acquisitions, further consolidating the market
- Hatsun Agro acquired dairy startup Milk Mantra .- Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) purchased a 90.5% stake in D2C skincare brand Minimalist for approximately $350 million (Rs 2,955 crore).- Everstone , a Singapore-based private equity firm, bought a majority stake in SaaS company Wingify for $200 million.
Information
The Indian startup ecosystem has been a beacon of innovation and growth, attracting both domestic and international investors.
The strong economic fundamentals, a growing consumer base, and a skilled workforce have been key drivers of this success.
Startups across various sectors, from agritech to fintech, are leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and scale their operations.
Entrackr is a leading platform providing detailed insights and analysis of the Indian startup ecosystem.
Their reports and data are widely referenced by investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to understand the trends and dynamics shaping the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many startups received funding last week in India?
Last week, 30 Indian startups received funding, totaling $248.87 million.
Which startup raised the largest amount in a growth-stage deal?
Infra.Market, a building material platform, raised the largest amount in a growth-stage deal, securing $125 million in a Series F round.
How much did early-stage startups raise in total?
Early-stage startups raised a total of $57.66 million in funding last week.
Which cities saw the most funding activity?
Bengaluru led with 8 startups receiving funding, followed by Delhi-NCR with 7 startups, and Mumbai with 5 startups.
What notable acquisitions were made during this period?
Notable acquisitions included Hatsun Agro acquiring dairy startup Milk Mantra, HUL purchasing a 90.5% stake in D2C skincare brand Minimalist for $350 million, and Everstone buying a majority stake in SaaS company Wingify for $200 million.
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