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- What factors contributed to Infra.Market securing $125 million in its latest funding round?
- How does HUL’s acquisition of Minimalist impact India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) skincare market?
- Why is Bengaluru consistently leading in startup funding activity compared to other cities?
- What trends can we observe from the 24 early-stage deals that took place last week?
- How do recent acquisitions, like Milk Mantra & Wingify, reflect broader shifts in investor confidence?
In the past week, India’s StartUp ecosystem witnessed a surge in investment, with 30 startups raising a combined $250 million across various sectors. From Infra.Market’s major Series F round to HUL’s acquisition of skincare brand Minimalist, funding momentum continues to signal resilience in the industry.
As Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai dominate investment activity, this article highlights key deals, acquisitions, and emerging trends shaping India’s entrepreneurial landscape.
- Market, a building material platform, secured $125 million in a Series F round.
- Agritech StartUp Arya.ag raised $30 million in debt funding from HSBC.
- Industrial Robotics Company Ati Motors received $20 million in a Series B round led by Walden Catalyst Ventures and NGP Capital.
Additionally, 24 early-stage deals took place, amounting to $57.66 million in funding. Some notable StartUps in this category include:
- D2C skincare brand Deconstruct
- Beer brand Medusa
- Home service marketplace Snabbit
- Agritech startup KisanKonnect
- Deeptech StartUp CapGrid
On the acquisition front:
- Hatsun Agro acquired dairy StartUp Milk Mantra.
- Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) purchased a 90.5% stake in D2C skincare brand Minimalist for approximately $350 million.
- Singapore-based PE firm Everstone acquired a majority stake in SaaS company Wingify for $200 million.
The funding landscape continues to highlight India’s strong StartUp fundamentals. Bengaluru led the funding activity, followed by Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.
The negative noting of last month is BluSmart, once a promising electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing StartUp in India, faced a dramatic downfall in April 2025. The company, which had positioned itself as a sustainable alternative to traditional ride-hailing services, suspended all operations across major cities like Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.
India’s StartUp ecosystem stands out in the global arena due to its unique blend of innovation, resilience, and diversity. Unlike many Western markets dominated by deep-tech and enterprise SaaS, India’s StartUps thrive on solving grassroots challenges, from financial inclusion to agritech and affordable healthcare.
The country’s expanding digital infrastructure, massive consumer base, and government-backed initiatives like StartUp India have further fueled growth. Despite funding fluctuations, Indian StartUps continue to scale rapidly, leveraging local market insights while attracting global investors. With a strong mix of homegrown tech talent, cost-effective operations, and disruptive business models, India remains a powerhouse of entrepreneurial ambition.
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