Indian startups raised over $129 million from July 28 to Aug 02, 2025; SAFE Security tops the list

Between July 28 and August 02, 2025, as many as 21 Indian startups from diverse sectors raised over $129 million in funding from investors. These sectors include Biotech, Gaming, AI, Cybersecurity, SaaS, AI, Traveltech, Edtech, Fashion, Quick Commerce, and QSR.

Last week, Indian startups raised over $194 million, with Conversational AI platform GupShup raising $60 million alone.

Between July 28 and August 02, 2025, as many as 21 Indian startups from diverse sectors raised over $129 million in funding from investors. These sectors include Biotech, Gaming, AI, Cybersecurity, SaaS, AI, Traveltech, Edtech, Fashion, Quick Commerce, and QSR.

Last week, Indian startups raised over $194 million, with Conversational AI platform GupShup raising $60 million alone.

High-value deals

A diverse range of sectors attracted investments during the week, with Cybersecurity sector leading the pack. Leading this sector was SAFE Security, which raised $70 million. Digital lending firm Navi raised $19.5 million from anchor investors.

The list was followed by Bengaluru-based AI startup Metaforms, Social gaming platform STAN, and AI-led edtech startup Arivihan, which collectively raised about $21.67 million.

Metaforms raised $9 million, STAN raised $8.5 million, and Arivihan raised $4.17 million.

Emerging startups

Biotech startup Genexis Biotech raised $450,000 in a Seed round, AI-led sales enablement and automation platform Sharpsell.ai raised $3.44 million, Quick Commerce major Zepto raised $800,000, Open-source billing and metering platform Flexprice raised $500,000 in a pre-Seed round, QSR startup Wah! Puchka Wah! Litti raised $230,000, Shark Tank India-featured ultra-fast fashion brand Littlebox raised $2 million in a Seed round, and Noida-based toy marketplace Snooplay raised $920,000 in a Series A round.

AI startup Bhindi.io raised $4 million in a pre-Seed round, ILine raised $500,000 in an angel round, DesignX raised $2 million in a pre-Series A round, Software delivery startup Heizen raised $500,000 in a pre-Seed round, Traveltech startup Passprt Trips raised $500,000 in a pre-Seed round, and and Mobile app testing platform Drizz raised $2.7 million.

Meanwhile, Insurtech startup Acko, Vahan AI, and SaaS startup Optipro kept the funding figures under wraps.

Mergers & Acquisitions

The period also witnessed strategic mergers and acquisitions. Zaggle acquired fintech startup Rio.Money and Vahan.ai acquired skilling platform L.earn