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1 day agoIndian startups raise $695M in a week led by Zepto’s $450M mega round
Indian startups collectively raised around $695 million between October 13 and 18, 2025, led by Zepto’s $450 million funding round at a $7 billion valuation. Other notable raises included Kuku FM and Dezerv, reflecting diversified investor appetite across consumer tech and fintech verticals. The momentum underscores sustained investor confidence in high-growth Indian startups despite tightening global liquidity. Venture analysts noted growing participation from pension and sovereign funds. India’s deal ecosystem is expected to cross $10 billion by year-end, driven by late-stage consolidation and domestic capital flows.
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1 day agoIndian startups raise $695M in a week led by Zepto’s $450M mega round
Indian startups collectively raised around $695 million between October 13 and 18, 2025, led by Zepto’s $450 million funding round at a $7 billion valuation. Other notable raises included Kuku FM and Dezerv, reflecting diversified investor appetite across consumer tech and fintech verticals. The momentum underscores sustained investor confidence in high-growth Indian startups despite tightening global liquidity. Venture analysts noted growing participation from pension and sovereign funds. India’s deal ecosystem is expected to cross $10 billion by year-end, driven by late-stage consolidation and domestic capital flows.
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Indian startups raise $695M in a week led by Zepto’s $450M mega round
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Indian startups secured $695M in funding last week, led by Zepto’s $450M round at $7B valuation, signaling strong VC confidence amid global funding moderation.
Indian startups collectively raised around $695 million between October 13 and 18, 2025, led by Zepto’s $450 million funding round at a $7 billion valuation. Other notable raises included Kuku FM and Dezerv, reflecting diversified investor appetite across consumer tech and fintech verticals. The momentum underscores sustained investor confidence in high-growth Indian startups despite tightening global liquidity. Venture analysts noted growing participation from pension and sovereign funds. India’s deal ecosystem is expected to cross $10 billion by year-end, driven by late-stage consolidation and domestic capital flows.
Indian startups collectively raised around $695 million between October 13 and 18, 2025, led by Zepto’s $450 million funding round at a $7 billion valuation. Other notable raises included Kuku FM and Dezerv, reflecting diversified investor appetite across consumer tech and fintech verticals. The momentum underscores sustained investor confidence in high-growth Indian startups despite tightening global liquidity. Venture analysts noted growing participation from pension and sovereign funds. India’s deal ecosystem is expected to cross $10 billion by year-end, driven by late-stage consolidation and domestic capital flows.
Companies:
Zepto
Kuku FM
Dezerv
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venture capital
Zepto
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Oct 22, 2025 • 16:32 IST