Indian startups raise US $880 million in October, fintech and EV segments lead activity

Indian startups collectively raised about US $880 million in October 2025 across 71 deals, according to Tracxn data, marking a 32 % jump month-on-month. Fintech firms such as KreditBee and Zolve secured major rounds, while electric vehicle players like Euler Motors and Simple Energy attracted follow-on funding. Despite slower global VC flows, India’s funding share remains 13 % of Asia’s total. Early-stage deals formed 58 % of the month’s count, signalling resilience in seed-stage activity.