Indian startups raised $8 billion in the first half of 2025, a 15% increase from the previous period, according to a report by industry tracker Tracxn. Fintech and AI sectors accounted for nearly 60% of total funding, with top deals going to neobanking platform Fi, logistics AI firm Locus, and insurance startup Digit. Venture capital firms like Sequoia, Accel, and Lightspeed remain active in early and growth-stage rounds. Bengaluru continues to lead in deal volume, followed by Mumbai and Hyderabad. Despite a cautious global environment, India’s digital consumption and tech innovation are driving investor confidence. Sectors like agritech, climate tech, and healthtech also saw increased interest. Startups offering deeptech, embedded AI, and real-time analytics platforms drew investor attention. The government’s Startup India Mission has added over 10,000 new entities to its registry in six months. Founders say fundraising timelines are improving as capital markets adjust to post-pandemic realities.