In a significant surge for India's startup ecosystem, 26 startups collectively raised approximately $285 million during the week of October 6–11, 2025. This marks a substantial 78% increase from the $160.3 million secured by 14 startups in the preceding week. The fintech sector led the charge, with Dhan's $120 million funding round propelling it into the coveted unicorn club. Simultaneously, the AI domain witnessed a flurry of activity, with six startups securing a total of $24.5 million.
Dhan's Meteoric Rise to Unicorn Status
Stock-trading platform Dhan, under its parent company Raise Financial Services, achieved unicorn status by closing a $120 million Series B funding round. This inve
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