Indian tech startups garnered more than $401 million in funding between September 8 and September 13, 2025, with educational technology company Eruditus leading the pack.
Weekly Funding Roundup: Indian Startups Raise Over $400 Million
Last week, Indian startups collectively raised over $401 million in funding, with a significant portion coming from the Edtech sector.
The Edtech sector led the way with investments, with online dispute resolution (ODR) platform Presolv360 raising $4.7 million and Eruditus Executive Education raising $150 million. This surge in investments highlights the growing importance of digital education in India.
In the Manufacturing sector, Battery circularity startup PeakAmp raised $1.36 million in a Seed round, while Biotech startup BacAlt Biosciences raised $2.03 million. The Foodtech sector also saw investments, with Biokraft Foods raising $220,000 in a pre-Seed round and Cookware startup Ember raising $3.2 million.
The Deeptech sector was not left behind, with AI-driven enterprise startup TraqCheck raising an undisclosed amount. The Gaming sector also saw investments, with gaming startup Ziffi Chess raising $5 million in a Series A round and electric mobility startup SnapE Cabs raising $2.5 million in a bridge round.
The HRTech sector saw investments in the form of Security startup Aurva raising $2.2 million in a Seed round. The D2C sector also had its share of investments, with D2C pickle brand FarmDidi raising $800,000 in a Seed round and commercial interior design startup Flipspaces raising $50 million.
The week also saw acquisitions, with Minute Media acquiring SaaS startup VideoVerse and RevRag.AI acquiring GenStaq.ai. In the Kitchenware sector, constructiontech startup WeHouse raised $2.83 million.
Mumbai-based prebiotic soda brand Misfits did not disclose its funding figure, while Aerial robotic solutions provider EndureAir raised $2.83 million. Electronics systems design and manufacturing startup IndiGrid raised $4 million, and skincare startup Asaya raised $3.17 million in a pre-Series A round.
The week also saw a significant investment in the Electric Mobility sector, with commercial refrigeration services provider Trufrost & Butler raising $7 million. The week's funding roundup also included investments in the Foodtech, HRTech, D2C, Gaming, Biotech, Deeptech, and Kitchenware sectors, but no information was found regarding founders or companies that received financing outside these sectors.
Marico agreed to acquire the remaining stake in HW Wellness Solutions, marking a significant move in the Health and Wellness sector. In the Manufacturing sector, ILJIN Electronics raised $135 million, but the details of the funding were not disclosed.
Overall, the week saw a diverse range of investments across various sectors, with the Edtech sector leading the way. As India's startup ecosystem continues to grow, we can expect to see more investments and acquisitions in the coming weeks.
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