Across India’s startup ecosystem, funding activity accelerated sharply between October 13 and 17, with a total of $737 million deployed across 25 disclosed deals. The weekly figure marked a 159 percent rise compared to the prior week. Zepto secured the largest infusion at $450 million, valuing the quick-commerce platform near $7 billion. Audio platform Kuku FM followed with $25 million, while Two Brothers Organic Farms raised $12 million in growth capital. The surge reflects heightened interest from global investors in consumer-tech, fintech, and AI ventures showing early profitability and scalable business metrics.