Indian startups attract $296M in latest week

Weekly startup funding crosses $250M, led by fintech and SaaS rounds, reflecting continued investor confidence.

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Indian startups attract $296M in latest week

Eighteen Indian startups raised $296 million between September 29 and October 4, 2025, led by HFC with a $100M round. Fintech dominated, with Dhan raising $120M from Hornbill Capital and MUFG, and Pulse acquiring UK-based Nucleus for $60M. SaaS and AI startups like GreyLabs AI ($10M, Elevation Capital & Z47) and August AI ($3M, Accel & Claypond Capital) also saw funding. E-commerce players Meesho and Virgio attracted strategic investments. Cleantech startup EcoEx secured $4M led by Dovetail Global Fund. The strong inflow signals investor confidence in India’s high-growth, scalable startups despite broader market caution.