Last mentioned: Feb 26, 2026
Annual Report Release
Nasscom and Zinnov release the 2025 funding analysis highlighting the shift to execution-led maturity.
Funding Recovery
Total funding reaches $9.1B; 550+ new DeepTech startups are founded throughout the year.
M&A Baseline
Technology M&A activity remains moderate, setting the stage for a 2025 breakout.
IP Surge Begins
Indian startups begin a period of rapid patent filing growth, increasing 68% over the next four years.
Indian tech startups secured $9.1 billion in 2025, marking a 23% year-on-year increase driven by a shift toward execution-led maturity. Artificial Intelligence emerged as the primary catalyst, capturing 91% of the $2.3 billion invested in the DeepTech sector.
Indian tech startups secured $9.1 billion in funding during 2025, representing a 23% year-on-year increase as the ecosystem shifts toward execution-led maturity. The growth was largely fueled by DeepTech and AI ventures, which saw a 37% surge in capital allocation.
Indian tech startups raised $9.1 billion in 2025, a 23% year-on-year increase that signals a shift toward execution-led maturity. The surge was largely powered by DeepTech and AI, which now command the lion's share of advanced technology investment.
Indian tech startups secured $9.1 billion in funding in 2025, marking a 23% year-on-year increase driven by a surge in DeepTech and AI investments. The ecosystem is transitioning toward execution-led maturity, with capital increasingly concentrated in ventures demonstrating clear pathways to monetization.