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Emerging sectors like AI, deep tech, and climate solutions are becoming central to how venture capitalists plan long-term growth and innovation.

Top-funded startups this week lighting up the festive season

The top five states for microfinancing continued to be Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Karnataka.

The fund typically invests between seed and Series A stages.

From pre-seed to pre-Series A, IPV fuels ambitious founders, creating breakout successes across industries.

Ananth Narayanan's three lessons: choose niche markets, think global from day one, and use technology wisely.

From fintech to climate tech, Alteria Capital backs startups across sectors and stages, typically from Series A to pre-IPO rounds.

growX invests from seed to Series B in deep tech, frontier tech, industrial innovation, defense, space, SaaS, AI, robotics, and climate-tech.

Omnivore invests primarily in agriculture, food, climate tech, and rural-focused businesses, typically at the Seed and Series A stages.

Capital-A is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests at Seed and Pre-Series A in manufacturing, deep tech, and climate technology, backing founders building for India's real economy.

Unicorn India Ventures: Two funds deployed; Fund III raising INR 1,000 crore, INR 800 crore secured.

The sweet spot for Gaja Capital lies in growth-stage and buyout deals.

This week's top funding deals (Sept 20–26) showcase innovation across AI, cleantech, agri-tech, edtech, and EV sectors.

From digital lending platforms to LNG-powered trucks, startups across diverse sectors attract strong investor backing.

Blume usually gets involved during the Seed to Pre Series A stage.

The firm typically invests at the seed to Series A stages, often placing early bets on repeat founders.

Here are the top funding deals between September 6 and September 11.

Peak XV leads unicorn investments; Zepto's 22-year-olds are the youngest founders.

CityMall, Seekho, Blue Tokai, and FirstClub also raised capital this week.

Diverse Sectors See Fresh Capital Inflows

Zypp Electric, founded in 2017 by Akash Gupta, revolutionises last-mile deliveries with EV-as-a-Service. Its rental model, AI-driven fleet management, and ecosystem-building empower gig workers, cut emissions, and scale green logistics nationwide.

Indian startups secure major funding, fueling growth across diverse sectors.

The 'hire-train-deploy' model is becoming increasingly popular, growing by 15% YoY, enabling startups to maintain agility in hiring and workforce development.

Since its inception, Alt Mobility has experienced rapid growth, deploying over 13,000 EVs and operating in more than 30 cities.

This week's deals highlight investor appetite for health savings platforms, instant groceries, luxury retail, AI storytelling, and rapid home service delivery.

At the core of Exponent's offering is a seamlessly integrated ecosystem: the e^pack (battery), e^pump (charger), and e^plug (connector), all designed to work together.

This week's top deals reveal where investors are placing bold bets in the startup ecosystem.

In 2025 so far, the sector saw only one deal, with Indigifts raising USD 57,600 in an angel round.

Simple Energy offers India's longest-range electric scooter, the Simple One (248 km/charge), featuring smart tech, in-house manufacturing, and nationwide reach, aiming to transform EV adoption and mobility.

From AI innovations to fintech powerhouses, these startups secured big investor bets this week.