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Indian Startups Raise $206M, Early-Stage Funding Soars
10/5/2025
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Story summary
- In the first week of October 2025, Indian startups raised $206.89 million, up 19%.
- Notable rounds: Kapiva $60 million and Recur Club $50 million.
- Early-stage funding reached $26 million, led by Assessli and RUGR Fintech.
- Q3 2025 fundraising fell 38% year-over-year (YoY) to $2.1 billion; 2025 fund launches exceed 2024.
- Investors expect early-stage outperformance in 2026, with 58% agreeing.
