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Startup Funding Rebounds Weekly Despite 2025 Slowdown
Weekly startup funding improved sharply, but full-year 2025 investment remained lower, highlighting selective investor appetite and cautious capital deployment.
Indian startups raised $363.9 million during the week of December 15 to 20, marking a 2.6-times year-on-year increase, led by MoEngage’s $180 million Series F round. Despite the weekly rebound, total technology funding in 2025 declined 17% to $10.5 billion, reflecting a cautious investment climate. Retail startups raised $2.4 billion, down 17%, while fintech funding slipped 5% to $2.2 billion. Large ticket rounds from Erisha E-Mobility and Zepto provided temporary support.