Total Raised: ₹2,624 Cr
Number of Deals: 15
Top 5 Deals Accounted For: ₹2,527 Cr (~96% of the week’s funding)
India’s startup funding momentum remained strong in the third week of August 2025, with ₹2,624 Cr raised across 15 deals. The week was dominated by large-scale bets in SaaS, climate-tech, consumer goods, and fintech. Growth-stage startups in emerging as well as established sectors attracted significant capital inflows. Let’s look at the top 5 fundraisers:
🔝 Top 5 Deals of the Week
| Date | Company | Trade Name | Deal Size (₹ Cr) | Investors/Buyers | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | Weaver Services Private Limited | Weaver Services | 1,485 | Lightspeed India Partners, Premjiinvest, Gaja Capital | Mumbai |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Amnex Infotechnologies Private Limited | Amnex | 460 | Bharat Value Fund | Ahmedabad |
| 19 Aug 2025 | R For Rabbit Baby Products Private Limited | R for Rabbit | 235 | Filter Capital, 3One4 Capital | Ahmedabad |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Gokiwi Tech Private Limited | Kiwi | 209 | Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India, Nexus Venture Partners, Stellaris Venture Partners, Omidyar Network | Bangalore |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Goldi Solar Private Limited | Goldi Solar | 138 | Nikhil Kamath | Mumbai |
📝 Note: All figures are based on press announcements. MCA filings are awaited.
Key Insights
1. Mega SaaS Bet in Weaver Services
Weaver Services’ ₹1,485 Cr funding round, led by Lightspeed, Premjiinvest, and Gaja Capital, was the standout deal of the week. This signals strong investor belief in SaaS-led services platforms with scalable business models.
2. GovTech & Digital Transformation Capital
Amnex’s ₹460 Cr raise from Bharat Value Fund highlights continued investor confidence in digital infrastructure, automation, and governance technology solutions. As government-backed digital transformation gains momentum, private capital is flowing into established enablers.
3. Consumer Goods Scaling Up
R for Rabbit’s ₹235 Cr Series B reflects investor appetite for scaled-up D2C brands in the baby products space. Backing from 3One4 and Filter Capital shows that investors continue to favor consumer brands that blend innovation, trust, and recurring demand.
4. Fintech on the Rise
Kiwi’s ₹209 Cr Series B, backed by marquee names like Vertex, Nexus, Stellaris, and Omidyar, underscores the sustained attractiveness of India’s fintech market. This deal further validates the space’s long-term potential amid rising digital payments adoption.
5. Climate-Tech & Solar Attracting Strategic Investors
Goldi Solar’s ₹138 Cr infusion from Nikhil Kamath highlights a growing private investor interest in renewable energy plays. Solar-focused startups are drawing attention as India ramps up its clean energy transition.
What’s the Signal?
- SaaS is scaling big – Weaver’s mega round demonstrates that India’s SaaS services stack continues to be a magnet for late-stage capital.
- GovTech is investable – Amnex’s deal indicates that investors are betting on digital public infrastructure and enterprise-backed solutions in India’s governance ecosystem.
- Consumer brands beyond metro – R for Rabbit’s raise showcases how non-metro consumer brands are successfully attracting institutional venture capital.
- Fintech resilience – Despite regulatory challenges, fintech continues to secure steady mid-to-growth stage investments.
- Climate-tech rising – Solar and renewable plays are not just policy-driven but are now becoming investor-driven opportunities too.
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