Weekly Roundup: Funding and Acquisitions in India’s Startup Scene (Aug 11 – Aug 16)
This week, Indian startups raised $340.55 million, a 66% jump from last week’s $205.31 million.
This week, Indian startups raised $340.55 million, a 66% jump from last week’s $205.31 million.
Indian climate tech startups attracted over $2.2Bn in funding, a 340% jump from 2022, despite challenges.
Eldercare platform Age Care Labs is raising Rs 50 crore in its Series B round from various investors.
BharatPe is in talks to raise $80-$100 million in a pre-IPO round led by Coatue Management.
During the week, 17 Indian startups raised approximately $95 million, with growth-stage and early-stage deals.
AstroTalk is in talks to raise $50-100M, aiming for a valuation of $1.3 to $1.5B before its IPO.
Astrobase aims to build cost-efficient launch vehicles with a target cost of $300 million per kilogram.
Venture capital inflow into Indian startups remained steady during the first half of 2025, raising nearly $7 billion.
Biopharma startup Lamark Biotech has raised Rs 6.5 crore to accelerate development of thermostable insulin.
Battery Smart, a battery-swapping network, has raised $21 million in Series B extension funding.