Indian startups kicked off 2025 with a bang, securing a remarkable $1.76 billion in venture funding in January, surpassing the total funding raised in the previous six months. Growth and late-stage startups took the lion’s share of the funding, accounting for $1.5 billion, while early-stage ventures also saw robust backing, contributing $261.26 million.

The data, compiled by TheKredible, highlights the diverse range of sectors and cities benefiting from this surge. The major acquisitions of D2C brand Minimalist by Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and SaaS firm Wingify by Everstone further underscored the growing success of Indian founders creating impactful products for both domestic and global markets.

January’s funding saw AI-driven data analytics platform Impetus Technologies leading the charge with $350 million, followed by healthtech firm Innovaccer, which raised $275 million. Other significant deals included Infra.Market with $125 million, Aragen with $100 million, and Netradyne securing $90 million.

In the early-stage sector, B2B SaaS company Atomicwork stood out with the highest funding of $25 million, while senior healthcare startup Geri Care Health Services raised $13 million. Other early-stage ventures also attracted attention, including MicroMitti, Sarla Aviation, and Astrome Technologies.

Additionally, January saw record-breaking mergers and acquisitions, including the $350 million acquisition of Minimalist and Wingify’s $200 million deal. Other notable acquisitions included Milk Mantra by Hatsun Agro and Axio’s impending purchase by Amazon.

City-wise, Delhi-NCR led the charge with $525.67 million across 33 deals, while Bengaluru and Mumbai followed closely behind. In terms of sectors, Healthtech, AI, and Proptech were the top-funded areas, with notable investments in SaaS, Fintech, and E-commerce. Seed funding led in deal volume, with Series D securing the most funding amounting to $441 million.

January 2025 marks a promising start for the Indian startup ecosystem, signaling significant growth and investment across various stages and sectors.