Indian startups raised $13 billion in 2025, about 10% lower than the $14.4 billion secured in 2024, with fewer large funding rounds compared to the previous year weighing on overall capital flows. Even so, funding stayed ahead of the $11.3 billion recorded in 2023, one of the toughest phases for the ecosystem. The year delivered stronger outcomes on select metrics, including a rise in startup IPOs and a reduction in layoffs. However, startup shutdowns climbed to a three-year high.
According to data compiled by TheKredible, Indian startups raised a…
