In the week ending July 26, 2025, 22 startups across India and globally collectively secured around $194 million in funding — with major attention on AI, fintech, deeptech, logistics, and green mobility. Indian firms like Gupshup, MedGenome, and QpiAI led the charge in enterprise-level investments.
Key Deals: Top Funded Startups & Purposes
1. Gupshup – $60 Million (India)
Conversational AI and messaging platform Gupshup raised $60 million from Globespan and EvolutionX for global expansion and product innovation in enterprise communication.
2. MedGenome – $47.5 Million (India)
Healthtech startup MedGenome secured funding to expand diagnostic and genomics services in precision medicine.
3. PayU – $35.1 Million (India)
Fintech giant PayU secured investment to drive embedded payments and expand digital finance solutions.
4. QpiAI – $32 Million (India)
Deeptech startup QpiAI raised funds to scale quantum computing and AI-powered R&D innovation.
5. Composio – $25 Million (India)
Agentic AI provider Composio raised this for autonomous intelligent systems beyond predictive AI.
Additional notable funding:
- Neurofin (India): $1.6M seed round for GenAI-powered fintech infrastructure in BFSI sector.
- Deep Algorithm (India): ₹10.8 crore (~$1.3M) seed round in AI cyber‑security led by Unicorn India Ventures.
- Inbound Aerospace (India): $1M angel funding for space-tech work by IIT Madras graduate team.
Sectoral Snapshot: Where the Money Went
🚚 Transportation & Logistics Tech
- $1.6 billion raised in H1 2025—up 104% from H2 2024—highlighting investor confidence in EV, last-mile and mobility platforms.
🛍 Retail Tech
- $1.2 billion in funding during H1 2025—a 25% rise over the previous half-year, despite a YoY dip—reflecting interest in consumer subscription and quick-commerce models.
🏢 Enterprise Applications (SaaS, B2B)
- Secured about $1.1 billion in H1 2025; though down YoY and QoQ, still the third most funded sector.
💳 Fintech (India Specific)
- $889 million in H1 2025 (a 5% annual decline), but still the top sector in terms of funding and activity—especially in Bengaluru.
🤖 AI / Deeptech / Healthtech
- Notables like Composio, QpiAI, Deep Algorithm, MedGenome, Neurofin reflect growing interest. Deeptech fundraising overall rose across both seed and growth rounds.
Summary Table: Funding by Sector (H1 2025 vs. Specific Week)
| Sector | H1 2025 Funding | Highlight Week (Jul 21–26) |
| Transportation & Logistics | $1.6 B (+104%) | Gupshup, Inbound Aerospace |
| Retail Tech | $1.2 B (+25%) | Quick-commerce deals |
| Enterprise SaaS & B2B | $1.1 B | Composio, QpiAI |
| Fintech (India) | $889 M (~–5%) | PayU, Neurofin |
| AI / Deeptech / Healthtech | Rising interest | MedGenome, Deep Algorithm |
Upcoming IPOs in India (Remainder of 2025)
PhysicsWallah
SEBI-approved pre-IPO draft; seeking ₹4,600 crore (~$530M) via new shares & offer-for-sale offerings.
Shadowfax
Flipkart-backed logistics startup filed DRHP; IPO likely in late 2025.
Groww
Fintech unicorn Groww filed DRHP confidentially, preparing for public listing.
Outcome
July 21–26, 2025 marked a robust rebound in startup financing, with total funding hitting nearly $194 million in Indian startups alone across AI, fintech, healthtech, and deeptech. Transport, enterprise SaaS, and fintech remain top investor picks, while mid- and late-stage deals drive sustained growth.
Looking ahead, major IPOs like PhysicsWallah, Shadowfax, and Groww are set to shape the public markets in late 2025 — signaling strong confidence in India’s evolving tech ecosystem.
Sources: Entrackr, Inc42, VCCircle, Business Standard, Moneycontrol, YourStory, Crunchbase, and Economic Times
