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India’s Startup Funding Pulse (Sep 19–25, 2025): Top 5 Deals Driving Momentum

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025
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India’s startup ecosystem witnessed steady activity last week, with ₹1,036 Cr raised across 30 deals. While the overall count stayed strong, the spotlight was on five standout companies that bagged the lion’s share of funding. From clean-tech to fintech, these deals underline the depth and diversity of innovation in India’s entrepreneurial landscape.


Key Highlights of the Week

  • Total funding raised: ₹1,036 Cr
  • Number of deals: 30
  • Hotbeds of activity: Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Mumbai

Top 5 Funding Deals

1. Chakr Innovation Private Limited (Chakr)

  • Deal Size: ₹202.84 Cr
  • Round: Series C
  • Location: Gurgaon
  • Founded: 2016
  • Investors: Iron Pillar, SBI Cap Ventures, ONGC Startup Fund, Indian Angel Network, Inflexor Ventures.
  • About: Chakr is pioneering clean-tech solutions, particularly in emission-control technologies. With this fresh infusion, it’s expected to double down on scaling sustainable hardware products.
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2. Bcfd Technologies Private Limited (Sorted)

  • Deal Size: ₹132.93 Cr
  • Round: Series A
  • Location: Gurgaon
  • Founded: 2022
  • Investors: Bertelsmann India Investments, Titan Capital
  • About: Sorted is redefining India’s grocery and household commerce space with AI-driven supply chains. Early-stage backing from global investors signals confidence in its hyperlocal play.
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3. Simpleenergy Private Limited (Simple Energy)

  • Deal Size: ₹88.62 Cr
  • Round: Funding
  • Location: Bengaluru
  • Founded: 2019
  • Investors: Arokiaswamy Velumani, Balamurugan Arumugam, Haran family office
  • About: Simple Energy, an EV startup, continues to push boundaries in India’s two-wheeler electrification. The funding adds horsepower to its mass-market expansion.
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4. Kisankonnect Safe Food Private Limited (KisanKonnect)

  • Deal Size: ₹72.00 Cr
  • Round: Pre Series B
  • Location: Mumbai
  • Founded: 2020
  • Investors: Bajaj Finserv Group, Mistry Ventures, Desai Foods, Dhanuka Agritech Limited, Action Tessa Family Office.
  • About: Kisankonnect is an agri-tech company that delivers fresh, traceable fruits and vegetables directly from farms to consumers, ensuring quality and hygiene along the supply chain.
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5. Ch101 Market Private Limited (Distil)

  • Deal Size: ₹68.18 Cr
  • Round: Series A
  • Location: Mumbai
  • Founded: 2023
  • Investors: Rubamin, Mayank Singhal, India Quotient, Jungle Ventures, Crescent Enterprises Ventures
  • About: Distil is emerging as a consumer-focused digital marketplace. Backing from marquee VCs and global funds reflects trust in its long-term potential.
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The Bigger Picture

  • Clean-tech at the forefront: Chakr’s big Series C round underscores investor conviction in sustainability and emission-control technologies.
  • Commerce reinvention: Sorted and Distil highlight how AI-driven grocery models and consumer marketplaces are pulling strong global backing.
  • EV momentum: Simple Energy’s fresh round reaffirms how two-wheeler electrification is drawing steady investor interest in India’s mobility story.
  • Agri-tech rising: Kisankonnect’s Pre-Series B shows how farm-to-consumer supply chains are gaining institutional trust and scale.

Closing Thoughts

With ₹1,036 Cr raised across 30 deals, the week reflected a diverse mix of growth-stage bets and early innovators. Gurgaon stood out as a deal hotspot with both Chakr and Sorted, while Mumbai’s Kisankonnect and Distil brought agri-tech and digital marketplaces into the limelight. From clean-tech and EVs to agri-tech and consumer commerce, India’s startup ecosystem continues to prove its resilience and breadth of innovation.

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