India Tech Startup Funding Falls 17% in 2025: Tracxn Report
India's tech startup funding declined to $10.5 billion in 2025, down 17% YoY. Early-stage deals rose 7%, while seed and late-stage fell sharply. Discover key trends and sector insights.
India's tech startup funding declined to $10.5 billion in 2025, down 17% YoY. Early-stage deals rose 7%, while seed and late-stage fell sharply. Discover key trends and sector insights.
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended RSS funding model, stating it runs on social support. He criticized Congress for foreign funding allegations during Lucknow event.
Sports nutrition brand Fast&Up is negotiating a $50-70 million funding round to expand manufacturing and distribution amid India's booming wellness market. Read more about their growth strategy.
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Star Air completes first tranche of Rs 350 crore Series B funding, raising Rs 150 crore from investors. Funds to expand fleet, routes and MRO capabilities. Airline aims for 50 aircraft by 2030.
President Trump ends longest US government shutdown, restoring funding for federal workers, food programs, and air travel. Discover the immediate impacts and relief measures.
The US Congress has passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in history lasting 43 days. President Trump will sign it from Oval Office. Read details.
Al Falah University severs ties with doctors arrested in NIA terror funding case. University clarifies no official association amid ongoing investigation into foreign funding sources.
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Insurtech startup Policy Exchange raises $1.5 million in pre-Series B funding to transform traditional insurance models with AI-powered solutions and expand operations across India.
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Bengaluru-based Tsalla Aerospace, an innovative drone technology startup, has successfully raised $1 million in funding to accelerate its aerospace manufacturing capabilities and expand operations.
Former US President Donald Trump vows to slash federal funding to New York City if Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, escalating political tensions ahead of crucial elections.
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Former President Donald Trump vows to block federal funding for New York City if voters elect Zohran Mamdani, escalating tensions in this high-stakes political battle.
REC Limited announces massive funding for Andhra Pradesh's groundbreaking hybrid renewable energy project, set to transform India's clean energy landscape with 1.04 GW capacity.
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