Fintech funding in India decreased by 26% in the first half of 2025, securing USD 889 million, as reported by Tracxn, while maintaining its third position globally.
In the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), India's fintech sector attracted **USD 889 million in funding**, marking a **26% decline from USD 1.2 billion in H2 2024** and a **5% year-on-year decrease** from USD 936 million in H1 2024[1][2][3][4].
Despite the short-term dip, the fintech market in India remains vibrant, with a nuanced landscape. Bengaluru dominated the scene, accounting for approximately **55% of the fintech funding** in India during this period, reinforcing India's position as a global fintech powerhouse[2][3].
### Funding Breakdown
The funding distribution across stages saw a mixed picture. **Seed-stage funding** dropped to **USD 91.2 million**, down 27% from the previous half year and 33% compared to H1 2024. On the other hand, **early-stage funding** rose to **USD 361 million**, showing a 10% increase from H2 2024 and 9% higher than H1 2024, indicating growing investor confidence in innovation-led startups[1][2][3]. However, **late-stage funding** declined significantly to **USD 437 million**, down 41% from H2 2024 and 6% lower compared to H1 2024[1][2][3].
### Top Investors
Accel led the way with 34 deals, while other prominent investors included Peak XV, Bessemer, and Blume Ventures, which added 7 new companies to its portfolio[2]. These investors have shown strong interest, particularly in scalable, innovation-driven models[2].
### Geographical Distribution
Mumbai followed Bengaluru as another significant hub for fintech investments[2][3].
### Additional Insights
India retains its position as the third largest fintech funding destination globally, behind the United States and the United Kingdom. Despite the overall dip, there was an increase in acquisition activity with 16 deals in H1 2025 compared to 11 in H1 2024, signaling consolidation in the sector. The steady momentum in early-stage funding and acquisition activity underscores ongoing investor interest in India’s fintech space, particularly in startups that leverage innovative and scalable business models[1][2][3].
Neha Singh, Co-Founder of Tracxn, stated that the Indian fintech sector has seen a temporary dip in funding. However, the resilience in early-stage investments and geographic concentration of capital in Bengaluru driving the sector forward suggest a promising future for the Indian fintech industry.
Source: [1] Staff India, [2] YourStory, [3] Entrackr, [4] Financial Express
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- The resilience in early-stage funding, highlighted in the decline of seed-stage funding but the rise in early-stage funding, indicates investor confidence in innovation-led startups.
- Accel, along with Peak XV, Bessemer, and Blume Ventures, have shown particular interest in scalable, innovation-driven models, as evidenced by their investment practices in the H1 2025 fintech market.
- The vision for the future of the Indian fintech industry remains promising, given the ongoing investor interest in startups and the geographical concentration of capital in Bengaluru, as noted by Neha Singh, Co-Founder of Tracxn.
