India’s startup ecosystem witnessed a steady flow of investor interest this past week, raising a total of $139.5 million across 21 funding deals. The figures reflect ongoing confidence in both emerging and growth-stage companies, despite broader global funding challenges.

The funding activity was led by the Delhi-NCR region, which accounted for eight of the 21 deals. Bengaluru followed with four startups securing investments. Other active hubs included Mumbai, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, and Ahmedabad, each contributing to the week’s funding momentum.

Fintech emerged as the most dominant sector, securing three deals over the week. The sector’s performance highlights its consistent appeal among investors, especially as India continues to advance its digital finance infrastructure. Media & entertainment, deep tech, and health tech also drew significant investor attention, indicating a healthy diversification across sectors.

Of the 21 deals, early-stage startups dominated the activity, with eight seed-stage rounds pointing to sustained investor appetite for innovation at the grassroots level. These companies are largely focused on technology-first solutions ranging from AI and carbon capture to satellite imaging and mobility.

Among the standout early-stage companies was Mythik, co-founded by serial entrepreneur Jason Kothari, which raised $15 million in seed capital. Other notable early-stage names include ALT Carbon, Biostate AI, and Data Sutram. Some startups, such as PierSight, BlackCarrot, and The Sock Street, chose not to disclose the exact value of their respective rounds.

Growth-stage companies, however, captured the lion’s share of the total funding, raising approximately $65.75 million. Healthtech platform CureBay led the way with a significant Series B round from Bertelsmann India Investments. Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK secured $19 million, reinforcing the growing importance of cyber resilience in today’s digital landscape. Electric vehicle player Euler Motors raised $15 million as part of a larger $60 million round, emphasizing the increasing traction in the green mobility space. Fintech startups Dvara KGFS and Borderless also added to the week’s total with substantial growth investments.

Despite a slight dip compared to the average of $217 million across 25 deals seen in the past two months, this week’s figures indicate stable investor sentiment and capital flow. Startups across various stages continue to attract funding, a sign that the ecosystem remains resilient and diversified.

The data paints a positive outlook for the Indian startup landscape, which is evolving with a mix of legacy sectors like fintech and newer domains such as AI and clean tech. As investors continue to place their bets on scalable innovation, Indian startups appear well-positioned to maintain funding momentum in the quarters ahead.