Deals · Updated 24 Oct, 09:00 am IST
Indian startups raised $184M across 17 deals in week of Oct 19–23, 2026
Why it matters for readers: It gives a quick snapshot of which startup areas are getting the most funding in India this week.
- Total funding for the week (Oct 19–23, 2026) was over $184 million across 17 deals, down 22% from the previous week.1
- AI startups accounted for $93.9 million across six deals, making AI the top-funded sector that week.1
- Healthtech startups raised $60.6 million across two deals, led by Even Health’s $50 million Series B.1
- Notable rounds included Different’s $48 million seed and AuxoAI’s $20.7 million Series A.1
- Venture debt firm Trifecta Capital and early-stage investor Blume Ventures each backed two startups, the most active investors that week.1
Get a brief like this every morning
Uzha reads hundreds of sources and gives you the stories that matter for your work, with every source linked. Free.
Get started