India’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem has outpaced global trends, recording a strong growth during January–February 2025 with a staggering around 40% year-on-year (YoY) jump in funding value and around 11% increase in deal volume. This surge highlights India’s resilience and underscores growing investor confidence in the country’s dynamic and innovation-driven startup landscape, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
When compared to global trends, India’s performance stands out significantly. While global VC deal volume declined by nearly 9% YoY during January–February 2025, India bucked the trend with an 11% uptick in deal activity. Even more striking was the 40% surge in funding value—more than double the global growth rate of approximately 17%—further cementing India’s position as a bright spot in the global VC landscape.
Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “This growth reflects a thriving startup environment, where innovative ideas are increasingly attracting the attention of VC firms. This substantial rise in value not only highlights the growing confidence of investors but also the increase in average deal size.”
Consequently, India continues to remain among the top five markets for VC funding activity in the word and with the notable increase in both deal volume and value, India is further solidifying its position as a key player in the global startup ecosystem.
An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database revealed that India accounted for around 9% share of the total number of VC deals announced globally during January-February 2025 while also accounting for more than 4% share of global value.
Bose concludes: “India’s growth trajectory underscores its unique position as a hub for innovation. The significant growth in both VC deal volume and value indicates that investors are increasingly recognizing the potential of Indian startups to deliver innovative solutions across various sectors. This trend is likely to continue as more entrepreneurs emerge with groundbreaking ideas.”
