₹894 Cr across 17 deals – that’s the funding tally for Indian startups in the first week of June 2025. While the overall count remained moderate, the average ticket size was high, thanks to two major Series B deals that set the tone for the week.
The trend? Sectoral variety, investor depth, and rising regional players.
Top 5 Deals That Drove The Week
1. Snitch – ₹341.5 Cr | Series B | Fashion Tech (Bangalore)
Deal highlight: Snitch, a D2C menswear brand, secured the largest deal of the week with ₹341.5 Cr. The funding was led by 360 ONE (IIFL Asset Management) alongside IvyCap Ventures, SWC Global, and the Ravi Modi Family Office (of Manyavar fame).
Snitch’s hypergrowth and brand visibility in India’s urban youth market likely drove investor confidence.
🔗 snitch.com
2. Battery Smart – ₹247.6 Cr | Series B | EV Infra (New Delhi)
Deal highlight: Battery swapping infrastructure player Battery Smart attracted funding from global climate-focused funds including LeapFrog Investments, responsAbility, and the Ecosystem Integrity Fund.
As India pushes for EV adoption, Battery Smart’s infra-first model continues to win capital and partnerships.
🔗 batterysmart.in
3. LoanTap – ₹53.2 Cr | Pre-Series C | Fintech Lending (Mumbai)
Deal highlight: Alternative digital lender LoanTap raised Pre-Series C funding from a mix of VCs like 3One4 Capital and Avaana, along with family offices.
With regulatory frameworks tightening, mid-sized NBFC-tech hybrids like LoanTap continue to attract growth-stage bets.
🔗 loantap.in
4. Pepperfry – ₹43.36 Cr | Bridge Round | E-Commerce (Mumbai)
Deal highlight: Veteran furniture marketplace Pepperfry received a late-stage infusion from backers including Goldman Sachs PE, Panthera Growth, and GE Pension Fund.
Likely structured to fuel its omnichannel growth or bridge to IPO, this round brings deep-pocketed support in a slow IPO market.
🔗 pepperfry.com
5. Plush – ₹40 Cr | Series B | FemTech D2C (Chennai)
Deal highlight: Personal hygiene startup Plush raised capital from Blume Ventures, OTP Ventures, and notable angels.
With rising awareness around menstrual health, investors are backing category creators in femtech and wellness.
🔗 plushforher.com
What This Week Signals
- Series B is booming: Over 70% of weekly funds came from Series B rounds, showing confidence in companies with strong traction.
- Diversification continues: The top 5 deals cut across fashion, climate infra, lending, furniture, and femtech – a reflection of India’s startup market maturing across categories.
- Family offices are rising: From Ravi Modi to the Patni family, private capital from legacy wealth is becoming more active in growth-stage rounds.
Note: All deal data is sourced from press announcements; MCA filings are awaited.