Indian startups maintained their steady fundraising momentum, with 22 startups raising over $447 million last week. Entrackr reported that this figure comprised nine growth-stage and 11 early-stage deals.
“Two startups kept their transaction details undisclosed,” the report mentioned.
In the week of March 11-16, approximately 30 startups secured around $287 million in funding, with 20 early-stage and six growth-stage companies. Bengaluru-based startups led the funding with 14 deals, followed by Delhi-NCR with three deals.
Among the growth-stage deals, nine startups raised $420.35 million in funding last week.
Healthtech firm Engrail secured the highest funding at $157 million. Following closely behind were the audio series platform Pocket FM, healthtech startup Ultrahuman, and content-to-commerce company The Good Glamm Group, which received $103 million, $35 million, and $30 million in funding, respectively.
Additionally, Atlan, a data collaboration software provider, Curefood, a cloud kitchen startup, Jumbotail, a B2B marketplace and retail platform, Dvara KGFS, an NBFC operating in remote rural areas, and SubKo Coffee, a coffee brand, also successfully raised funds last week.
Moreover, 11 early-stage startups collectively secured $27 million in funding.
Optimo Loan, an MSME-focused lending-tech startup, led the pack, followed by gaming startup Liquidnitro, boutique hotels firm Brij Hotels, and climate tech platform Sprih.