Indian startups raised over $349 million from March 31 to April 05, 2025; Spinny tops the list

Between March 31 and April 05, 2025, as many as 25 Indian startups from diverse sectors raised over $349 million in funding from investors.

These sectors include AI, NBFC, Fintech, Commerce, Food, Mobility, Defencetech, Logistics, Technology, SaaS, Climatetech, Retail, and Healthcare. 

Last week, Indian startups raised over $204 million, with smallcase raising $50 million alone.

Between March 31 and April 05, 2025, as many as 25 Indian startups from diverse sectors raised over $349 million in funding from investors.

These sectors include AI, NBFC, Fintech, Commerce, Food, Mobility, Defencetech, Logistics, Technology, SaaS, Climatetech, Retail, and Healthcare. 

Last week, Indian startups raised over $204 million, with smallcase raising $50 million alone.

High-value deals

A diverse range of sectors attracted investments during the week, with Autotech leading the pack. Leading this sector was Spinny, which raised $131 million. Robotics startup Chef Robotics raised $43.1 million in funding. 

The list was followed by NBFC firm Infinity Fincorp, Travel fintech startup Scapia, and Defence technology startup Tonbo Imaging, which collectively raised $60.46 million. 

Infinity Fincorp raised $40 million, Scapia raised $40 million, and Tonbo Imaging raised $20.46 million.

Emerging startups

RapidClaims raised $11 million in a Series A funding round, AI startup Further AI raised $5 million in a Seed funding round, The Bear House raised $5.84 million in Series A round, Content commerce startup LehLah raised $1.46 million in Seed funding, Smart Vending startup Wendor raised $2.5 million in funding, Healthcare startup Tvaster Genkalp raised $1.25 million in Series A funding, Entvin AI raised $500,000, Healthcare startup Stance Health raised $1 million in pre-Seed funding, and Luxury watch brand Argos Watches raised $760,000 in angel funding.

Shark Tank India-featured biofortified food brand Better Nutrition raised $1.17 million in funding, Climatetech startup Nūl raised $500,000 in pre-Seed funding, Pratilipi raised $20 million in Series E funding, Mobility startup DriverShaab raised $320,000 in pre-Series A funding, Sweet Karam Coffee raised $8 million in Series A funding, Alienkind raised $1.2 million in Seed funding, Clean energy startup Aerem raised $11.7 million in Series A funding, and Fintech startup Jai Kisan raised $3.09 million in Series B funding.

Meanwhile, Cafe chain Bistro57, Evenflow, and YatriKart kept the funding figures under wraps.

Mergers and acquisitions

The period also witnessed strategic mergers and acquisitions. Delhivery acquired controlling stakes in rival Ecom Express, Kenexai acquired Ridgeant India, SpaceBasic acquired CAMPUS, and BorderPlus acquired Onea Care.