India Startup Funding 2025: $11B Investment Reflects Selective Capital Shift
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 28 2025- Total Funding: Indian startups secured approximately $11 billion in funding in 2025, reflecting a 17% decline from 2024, yet indicating a shift towards sustainable business models, marking a transition to a more mature market.
- Stage Investment Changes: Seed-stage funding plummeted by 30% to $1.1 billion, while early-stage funding rose 7% to $3.9 billion, demonstrating investors' preference for ventures with clear product-market fit.
- Government Support: The Indian government announced a $1.15 billion Fund of Funds and a ₹1 trillion ($12 billion) RDI scheme, catalyzing nearly $2 billion in private capital commitments to support deep-tech startups.
- Exit Market Improvement: In 2025, 42 technology companies went public, representing a 17% increase, with domestic investor participation significantly rising, reducing reliance on foreign capital and enhancing exit predictability.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
