Funding Surge: Indian Startups Raise Over ₹6,297 Crore in a Week
The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed a remarkable funding wave from March 28 to April 3, 2025, raising a total of ₹6,297 crore across 30 deals.
This reflects strong investor confidence in diverse sectors, from e-commerce and fintech to auto resale and investment platforms.
Biggest Funding Rounds of the Week
1. Flipkart – ₹3,249.03 Cr
- Company Name: Flipkart Internet Private Limited
- Founded: October 1, 2012
- Investor: Flipkart Marketplace Private Limited
- Round: Funding
- Location: Bangalore
India’s e-commerce giant continues to bolster its financial muscle as it battles competition in the dynamic online retail space.
2. Spinny – ₹1,120.84 Cr
- Company Name: Valuedrive Technologies Private Limited
- Founded: January 11, 2019
- Investors: Accel India, Tiger Global, Fundamentum Partnership, Think Investments
- Round: Funding
- Location: Gurgaon
The pre-owned car marketplace is scaling new heights as demand for used vehicles soars.
3. smallcase – ₹428.10 Cr
- Company Name: Smallcase Technologies Private Limited
- Founded: July 21, 2015
- Investors: Niveshaay AIF, Elev8 Venture Partners, State Street Global Advisors, Faering Capital, Arkam Ventures
- Round: Series D
- Location: Bangalore
India’s wealth-tech revolution gains momentum with smallcase enabling modern investment strategies.
4. Infinity Fincorp Solutions – ₹342.68 Cr
- Company Name: Infinity Fincorp Solutions Private Limited
- Founded: November 7, 2016
- Investors: Jungle Ventures, Archerman Capital, Beams Fintech Fund, True North, Magnifico
- Round: Series A
- Location: Mumbai
Fintech expansion continues with funding for Infinity Fincorp, specializing in financial solutions and lending.
5. Scapia – ₹342.60 Cr
- Company Name: Scapia Technology Private Limited
- Founded: January 14, 2022
- Investors: Peak XV Partners (Sequoia India and SEA), Elevation Capital, Three State Capital, Z47 (Matrix Partners India)
- Round: Series B
- Location: Bangalore
With its focus on travel fintech, Scapia is redefining how people finance their travel experiences.
What This Means for the Startup Ecosystem
- Resilient Growth: Despite economic fluctuations, investors continue to show faith in Indian startups.
- Sectoral Expansion: While e-commerce remains a dominant player, fintech and wealth-tech are witnessing strong traction.
- Investor Confidence: The presence of major investors like Tiger Global, Sequoia India, and Accel highlights the long-term potential of these businesses.
With these strategic investments, Indian startups are gearing up for aggressive expansion and innovation. The coming quarters will determine how these companies utilize their fresh capital to drive business growth and market penetration.