According to data compiled by TheKredible and reported by Entrackr, Indian startups secured approximately $1.76 billionin funding across 128 deals during January 2025. Growth and late-stage startups led the surge, contributing $1.5 billion through 32 major deals, while early-stage companies raised $261 million via 80 rounds. High-profile acquisitions during the month—such as HUL’s takeover of Minimalist and Everstone’s buyout of Wingify—signalled a maturing startup ecosystem. Compared to the first half of 2024, India’s January funding nearly doubled, surpassing the momentum seen in June 2024. Analysts view this as a strong start to 2025, pointing to a vibrant funding landscape across sectors such as D2C, SaaS, and climate tech, while also highlighting increasing investor confidence.