While 2024 was about “cautious stabilization,” 2025 was dubbed the Year of Liquidity for Indian startups.
Unicorns: 11 new startups joined the unicorn club in 2025, with Porter and Netradyne being notable late-year additions
December Funding: The ecosystem closed the month with approx. ₹6,780 crore ($815M) raised across 71 deals.
IPO Surge: A record 18 tech startups (including names like Lenskart, Groww, and Meesho) listed on Indian exchanges during the year, restoring investor confidence and providing exits for early backers.
