Between October 13 and 17, Indian startups secured $737 million across fintech, AI, and D2C segments. Major rounds included Zepto, Kuku FM, and Two Brothers Organic Farms, driving a 159% week-on-week jump in funding. Analysts attribute the spike to renewed global risk appetite and optimism around India’s domestic consumption story. Growth-stage investors are returning to pre-IPO and profitable digital brands, while AI and climate tech continue to dominate early-stage deal flows heading into Q4 FY25.