Indian Startups Secure Over $184 Million in Funding.New Delhi: In an impressive display of growth, Indian startups secure over $184 million in funding this week. This funding round saw participation from at least 22 startups, which included 10 growth-stage deals and 12 early-stage rounds. The surge in investments highlights the resilience and potential of the Indian startup ecosystem.
Early-Stage Startups Attracting Attention
Among the early-stage startups, investor interest was particularly strong, with these companies raising a total of **33.4million∗∗.NoteworthymentionsincludetheenterpriseAIstartup∗∗SingulrAI∗∗,whichledthesegmentwitharemarkable33.4million∗∗.NoteworthymentionsincludetheenterpriseAIstartup∗∗SingulrAI∗∗,whichledthesegmentwitharemarkable10 million seed round. Other startups making waves include Ikonz Studios, a rising AI firm, and Probus, specializing in IoT and data analytics.
Growth-Stage Deals Making Headlines
The growth-stage deals were equally impressive. Wealth advisory firm Waterfield Advisory raised 18million∗∗inanewroundledby∗∗JungleVentures∗∗.Anotherstandoutis∗∗Spyne∗∗,aSaaScompanythatsecured∗∗18million∗∗inanewroundledby∗∗JungleVentures∗∗.Anotherstandoutis∗∗Spyne∗∗,aSaaScompanythatsecured∗∗16 million. Other notable startups that garnered funding include:
- The Whole Truth: A clean-label health food brand.
- Dogsee Chew: A beloved pet care brand.
- Rare Rabbit: A new-age fashion brand.
- Credit Fair: A non-banking financial company (NBFC).
- Curefoods: A dynamic foodtech company.
- Solitario Diamonds: A rising name in the jewellery sector.
Regional Insights into Startup Funding
Bengaluru firmly held its position as the top city for startup funding, securing 12 deals this week alone. Following Bengaluru, cities like Mumbai and Pune also showcased promising investments. Segment-wise, AI startups led the charge with five deals, while foodtech closely followed with three. Other sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS also received substantial investments.
The average funding over the past eight weeks has stabilized at approximately $308.3 million, with an impressive 26 deals per week, as reported by industry data.
Mergers and Acquisitions on the Rise
In addition to funding, mergers and acquisitions have gained significant traction. For instance, Atlys, a visa processing platform, acquired the UK subsidiary of Artionis, a visa services company, to bolster its overseas expansion. Additionally, fintech startup PayRange completed the acquisition of Turns, a vertical SaaS startup in the laundry sector, for an undisclosed sum. Furthermore, Yuma Energy has successfully acquired Chennai-based Grinntech to enhance its battery technology and manufacturing capabilities.
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