Indian startups raise $186.1 Mn in first week of September, led by ecommerce startups.

After showing signs of recovery in the final week of August, Indian startup funding surged further in the first week of September. Twenty startups cumulatively raised $186.1 Mn in the first six days of September, a 90% jump from $98.2 Mn secured across 18 deals last week.👇 🔸Ecommerce startups dominated the funding trend this week, with eight startups securing $78.8 Mn. In this, Meesho competitor CityMall bagged the biggest cheque of $47 Mn. 🔸Short video platform Seekho’s $28 Mn funding, quick commerce startup FirstClub’s $23 Mn Series A round, and Colive’s $20 Mn fundraise were the other big ticket deals that materialised this week. 🔸Accel, RTP, Elevation Capital and Inflection Point Ventures were the most active investors this week, backing two startups each. 🔸Six startups at the seed stage raised $2.9 Mn, a decline of 64% from $8.1 Mn raised by such startups in the previous week. https://lnkd.in/gPWkN8DT #startups #funding #investments #India #stockmarket #BSE #NSE #ecommerce #quickcommerce #retail #D2C #businessnews

💡 What’s the real key to securing funding as a startup? Every month we see new names topping the funding charts in India’s startup ecosystem. But behind every big funding round lies a clear pattern: 🔑 1. Market Fit over Idea – Investors no longer fund “good ideas.” They fund solutions that are validated by customer demand, traction, and early adoption. Startups that can demonstrate a repeatable, scalable use case stand out. 🔑 2. Strong Financial Storytelling – Beyond revenue, investors look for clarity in unit economics, cash burn strategy, and long-term profitability. Numbers that speak a story build investor confidence. 🔑 3. Execution > Vision – A bold vision is necessary, but what separates successful fundraisers is an execution plan with measurable milestones, timelines, and accountability. 🔑 4. Team Credibility – A capable founding team with diverse strengths is often seen as the biggest de-risking factor. Investors back people as much as they back the business. 🔑 5. Resilience and Adaptability – In a market as dynamic as India, agility in pivoting, learning from failures, and aligning with macroeconomic realities often determine funding success. 📊 For analysts like us, these trends highlight that funding is less about capital infusion and more about investor trust in sustainability. The companies that consistently raise are those that combine data-driven insights with disciplined execution. It’s inspiring to see the momentum in the Indian startup ecosystem, and even more exciting to decode what makes certain ventures truly “fund-worthy.” 🚀 #StartupFunding #IndiaStartups #VentureCapital #BusinessAnalysis #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #Strategy

🚀From CityMall to FirstClub - Indian Startup Raised $348 Mn This Week🚀 This week as many as 28 Indian startups raised a total of $348 million, including 6 growth-stage and 18 early-stage deals, while a startup kept its funding undisclosed. On a weekly basis, startup funding jumped over 2.7X to $348.08 million as compared to around $127.59 million raised during the previous week. Star Localmart , the retail arm of theSanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG), has acquired DusMinutee , a Bengaluru-based retail chain operating in gated communities. L Cattertonon’s India consumer fund marked its first close at Rs 1,760 Cr, while Venturi Partnersrs closed Rs 1,320 Cr for its second fund, targeting Rs 1,980 Cr by June 2026. Bengaluru-based startups led with 14 deals followed by Delhi-NCR with 5 deals. So, I put together a comprehensive guide that covers: - 📌 Key Startup Funding Highlights of The Week 📌 Growth/late-stage deals 📌 Early-stage deals 📌 City and Segment-Wise Deals 📌 Other Major Developments of This Week ➕ Follow Shilpi Kumari for more such insightful content. #startups #fundraising #fundingsuccess #founders #entrepreneurs #startupecosystem

🚀From Infra.Market to Blue Energy Motors - Indian Startup Raised $361.6 Mn This Week. 🚀 This week as many as 21 Indian startups raised a total of $361.5 million, including 6 growth-stage and 13 early-stage deals, while 2 startups kept their funding undisclosed. On a weekly basis, startup funding increased by 10% to $361.55 million as compared to around $329 million raised during the previous week. PayU, the payments and fintech arm of Prosus Group, has increased its stake in Mindgate Solutions to 70%, becoming the majority shareholder. Founders George Sam and Guhan Muthuswamy will retain the remaining 30% and continue to lead the company’s operations. In comparison, the previous week saw 26 startups across early and growth stages secure around $329 million. Bengaluru-based startups led with 11, followed by Mumbai with 5, though Mumbai topped in terms of total funding raised. So, I put together a comprehensive guide that covers: - 📌 Key Startup Funding Highlights of The Week 📌 Growth/late-stage deals 📌 Early-stage deals 📌 City and Segment-Wise Deals 📌 Other Major Developments of This Week ➕ Follow Shilpi Kumari for more such insightful content. #startups #fundraising #fundingsuccess #founders #entrepreneurs #startupecosystem

After showing some signs of recovery in the first week of September, Indian startup funding took a major hit this week. Indian startups raised a mere $47.8 Mn across 18 funding deals between September 8-13. This marked a 74% drop from the $186.1 Mn raised by 20 startups in the first week of September. Key Startup Funding Highlights Of The Week: 🔸 A majority of the funding deals this week were secured by early stage startups. While five startups at the Series A stage raised $16.7 Mn, eight startups at the seed stage raised $12.8 Mn. 🔸 The enterprise services sector dominated the funding trends this week, with four startups cumulatively raising $12.2 Mn. 🔸 Ecommerce was tied with enterprise services in terms of deal count, seeing capital infusion of $7.2 Mn this week across four deals. All of these deals were raised by D2C startups. 🔸 Interior design startup Flipspaces bagged the biggest cheque of $9 Mn this week to close its Series C round at $50 Mn. In the real estate tech segment, Inc42 reported this week that WeHouse raised $2.8 Mn in its Series A round. On the back of these, the real estate tech segment saw the second highest capital infusion this week. #startups #funding #Inc42 #investment

Amid the ongoing startup IPO boom, furniture rental startup RentoMojo has begun preparations for its public listing. The Accel-backed startup has onboarded IIFL and Motilal Oswal as the book running lead managers for its initial public offering (IPO), sources told Inc42. 👇 The startup is eyeing its public listing by FY7. Notably, RentoMojo is yet to convert into a public entity, the first prerequisite step before going for a listing in India. The Bengaluru-based startup is also yet to file its financial statements for FY25. However, the sources said that the startup’s net profit zoomed 82% to INR 40 Cr in FY25 from INR 22.1 Cr profit in FY24, as per its provisional numbers. Its EBITDA is expected to have jumped 40% YoY to INR 92 Cr in FY25. Founded in 2014 by Geetansh Bamania and Ajay Nain, RentoMojo leases out consumer appliances, furniture and furnishing products through its app and website. Read the full article here- https://4-2.co/46BSSBr #news #Inc42 #IPO #startups #furniture #D2C #retail #funding #stockmarket #businessnews #business #startupnews #India

💰 Indian startups secured $2.1 Bn in Q3 2025! 🚀 Here are the key highlights from the quarter: ✅ $2.1 Bn+ total funding raised ✅ 38% YoY surge in funding amount ✅ $3 Mn median ticket size ✅ 230+ startups funded ✅ Bengaluru remains India’s top startup hub From Zepto to CityMall and Infra.Market to Truemeds — startups across sectors saw big backing, with global & domestic investors like Accel, Peak XV, Blume, and Antler leading the charge. ⁣🔗Download our full report— "Indian Tech Startup Funding Report Q3 2025": https://4-2.co/46NFc6e #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #Inc42 #startups #funding #Bengaluru #Zepto #growth #marketing #strategy #Q32025 

📊 Founder Shareholding in New-Age Companies 🚀 Ever wondered how much stake the founders of India’s leading startups still hold? Here’s a quick breakdown of ownership in some of the biggest new-age companies like Groww, Urban Company, Lenskart, Paytm, Swiggy, Zomato, PB Fintech & Pine Labs. These numbers show how founders balance control while scaling up with investors. 💡 Which one surprised you the most? 🤔 ⸻ #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurship #FounderLife #IndianStartups #Groww #UrbanCompany #Lenskart #Paytm #Swiggy #Zomato #PBFintech #PineLabs #StartupEcosystem #BusinessGrowth #StartupWorld #InvestorLife #StartupJourney #ScaleUp #StartupMotivation #StartupInvesting

India’s quick-commerce unicorn Zepto is in advanced talks to secure $450–500 million in fresh funding — pushing its post-money valuation to $7 billion, a 40% jump from last year. Investors led by CalPERS are driving the round. Source: CNBC TV-18 (https://lnkd.in/guQwetsX) #Zepto #FundingRound #Startups #Unicorn #Investment #QuickCommerce #India #TechNews

India’s startup ecosystem is on fire. Between September 1 and September 6, 2025, 21 Indian startups across 13 sectors raised over $341 million. From semiconductors and healthcare to fintech, e-commerce, and clean mobility, innovation is shaping every corner of the economy. And it wasn’t just about funding. The week saw bold strategic moves too, Flipkart acquired Pinkvilla, Amazon picked up Axio, MapmyIndia increased its stake in Gtropy, while TBO Tek went global with a US acquisition. Just a week earlier, startups raised $120 million. This leap signals one thing clearly, India is no longer just nurturing startups, it’s scaling them to dominate globally. The message is clear: India is open for startups. Start your startup now. #IndianStartups #Innovation #Funding #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship