In a significant boost to India’s startup ecosystem, 24 startups across diverse sectors collectively raised over $450 million in funding during the week of April 7 to April 12, 2025. This marks a notable increase from the previous week’s total of $349 million, highlighting growing investor confidence in the country’s entrepreneurial ventures.

Leading the funding charts was GreenLine Mobility Solutions, an Essar Group venture, which secured $275 million to expand its fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and electric trucks. The investment will also support the establishment of a nationwide network of 100 LNG refueling stations, EV charging stations, and battery-swapping facilities. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by up to 1 million tonnes annually, aligning with India’s sustainability goals.

Juspay, a fintech startup, went on to raise $60 million, demonstrating the industry’s ongoing appeal to investors. EaseBuzz ($30 million), Noise ($20 million), and Innovist ($15.8 million), the parent firm of Bare Anatomy, were among the other noteworthy fundraisers.

New businesses also made great progress. Sadbhav Future Tech raised $4.18 million in a pre-IPO financing, while semiconductor company CalligoTech raised $1.1 million in a pre-Series A round. Vimaano, a nanotech startup, received $3 million in seed funding, while InnerGize, a wellness company, received $760,000. The AI-powered teaching platform SigIQ AI earned $9.5 million in venture funding, while the fashion firm Outzidr raised $3.5 million.

Bower School of Entrepreneurship ($1.33 million), DevOps platform Scoutflo ($160,000), B2B marketplace Amicco ($1 million), D2C brand Eat Better Co ($2 million), snack brand Let’s Try ($2.5 million), spiritual tech startup Bhagva ($1 million), trade enablement platform Xindus ($10 million), CADRE ODR ($200,000), and social entertainment platform Eloelo ($13.5 million) are among the other startups that received funding.

During the week, there were also strategic mergers and acquisitions. The purchases of MissMalini Entertainment by Creative fuel and Carmel Classes and Carmel Tuitions by Arihant Academy demonstrate the trend toward consolidation in the media and education sectors.

This surge in funding across several industries reflects the vibrant nature of India’s startup culture and investors’ increasing interest in supporting innovative solutions that meet a variety of market demands.