Sun Feb 02 09:09:27 UTC 2025: ## Indian Startups Secure $240 Million in Funding Despite Slight Dip

**Bengaluru, India –** Indian startups experienced a slight slowdown in funding this week, securing $240.85 million across 30 deals, a 3.22% decrease from the previous week’s $248.87 million. However, the week still saw significant investment activity, with Bengaluru leading the charge, attracting 12 deals.

E-commerce startups dominated the investment landscape, securing five deals, followed by SaaS and fintech companies, each with three deals. Other sectors attracting investment included foodtech, healthtech, and manufacturing.

Growth-stage funding saw notable investments, including:

* **Leap (Edtech):** $65 million Series E round led by Apis Partners.
* **Captain Fresh (B2B Seafood):** $30 million pre-IPO round.
* **SuperOps (SaaS IT Management):** $25 million.
* **Unnamed Supply Chain Startup:** $12 million Series C round from Evolvence India and Mirabilis Investment Trust.

Early-stage startups collectively raised $107.15 million, with highlights including a $25 million Series A round for B2B SaaS startup Atomicwork. Other early-stage investments went to Innov8 (co-working), Geri Care (senior citizen healthcare), Astrome Technologies (telecom), and VoltUp (mobility), among others. Dressfolk and Prisomoline, in the D2C handloom and road safety sectors respectively, also secured funding but did not disclose amounts.

The week also witnessed a flurry of acquisitions:

* **Raise Financials** acquired financial media startup **Filter Coffee**.
* **Shadowfax** acquired **CriticaLog**.
* **NODWIN Gaming** acquired esports startup **StarLadder**.
* **MapmyIndia** acquired a stake in AI startup **SimDaaS**.

Despite the week-on-week dip, the eight-week average funding remains robust at $349.53 million, with an average of 26 deals per week, indicating continued investor confidence in the Indian startup ecosystem.

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