Indian Tech Startups Attract $2.5 Billion in Q1 2025 Funding
According to a report by Tracxn, a market intelligence platform, India’s tech startups experienced a remarkable first quarter in 2025, securing $2.5 billion in funding. This represents a 13.64% increase compared to the previous quarter and an 8.7% rise year-over-year. This performance has solidified India’s position as the third most-funded country globally, following the United States and the United Kingdom.
The report highlighted the leading sectors in Q1 2025 as auto tech, enterprise applications, and retail. Additionally, the study noted an increase in funding for late-stage startups, both sequentially and on an annual basis.

Image: A graphic illustrating rising investment in Indian tech startups.