Venture capital funding for Indian startups saw a slight uptick, reaching $191 million across 26 deals during the week of March 22-28, 2025.

The current macroeconomic climate, marked by a domestic economic slowdown and looming U.S. tariffs, continues to weigh on investor confidence within the Indian startup ecosystem.

Interestingly, early-stage startups accounted for the majority of deals this week, while growth-stage companies attracted the highest funding amounts, indicating a shift in investor interest.

Additional funding highlights include DCDC Health raising approximately $17.4 million, Ecofy Finance securing $12.5 million, and Grow Indigo raising $10 million, showcasing ongoing interest across diverse sectors.

Curefoods, a cloud kitchen brand, raised $6.6 million in debt financing, further illustrating the varied funding landscape within the Indian startup ecosystem.

Despite the uncertainties, several VC firms are actively raising new capital, with 2am VC launching a new fund this week and Inflection Point Ventures reporting 14 exits in 2024.

However, the landscape has seen only five large deals valued at $100 million or more this year, highlighting a scarcity of significant funding transactions.

This week's funding represents an increase from the previous week's total of $110 million, suggesting a potential recovery in a fluctuating funding environment.

Throughout March 2025, VC inflows have varied significantly, peaking at $412 million and dipping to as low as $110 million, reflecting ongoing challenges in securing consistent capital.

Notable funding rounds this week included smallcase raising $50 million, Country Delight securing about $25 million, and Apna Mart also raising around $25 million.