Indian Startups Raise $1.65 Billion in February 2025, Median Valuation at $83.2 Million
Startup funding rises 19.5% MoM to $1.65B in February, though down 20% YoY. Bengaluru and Mumbai lead the funding activity as FY25 total reaches $25.4B.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | $1.65 B |
| Valuation | $83.2 million |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, India |
| Sector | Startup Funding |
| Coverage | Startup Funding |
Indian startups collectively raised $1.65 billion in funding during February 2025, marking a 19.5% increase from $1.38 billion raised in January 2025, according to Traxcn data. However, year-on-year funding declined by 19.9% from $2.06 billion in February 2024.
February 2025 Funding Highlights
Key Metrics:
FY25 Cumulative Performance
The total funding for FY25 (April-February) reached $25.4 billion spread across 2,200 funding rounds. This indicates sustained investor interest despite global market uncertainties.
City-wise Distribution
Top Funding Destinations:
Sectoral Trends
The February funding was distributed across:
Market Outlook
Despite the YoY decline, the month-over-month growth suggests improving sentiment. Late-stage deals and strategic investments are expected to pick up in the coming months as companies prepare for potential IPOs.
Reported by Rohit Menon. Spotted an error in this story? Request a correction or email corrections@startupory.com. See our editorial policy.
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