Why 2025 Was the Breakout Year for Indian Startups? – Indian Startup News 294 [eNjYRBwleBp]
- Link to pre-book an FD 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - the year of IPOs 03:27 - Apply for an FD 04:59 - rise of deeptech funding 07:53 - rise in space and defence tech 10:18 - rise in Indian VC money This week on Backstage with Millionaires, we dive into the big trends that defined 2025 for India’s startup ecosystem. From a record number of IPOs to the surge in deeptech funding, we explore how the year was a turning point for the country’s entrepreneurial landscape. We start by looking at the IPO boom, with 18 startups going public in 2025 across a range of sectors. Urban Company, Meesho, and PhysicsWallah took center stage, with massive oversubscriptions and impressive listing-day performances. We also discuss the role of Indian VC funds, like Peak XV, in making this IPO wave a massive success, resulting in record-breaking returns for both investors and entrepreneurs. Next, we take a closer look at the deeptech revolution, as funding in the sector hit an all-time high, backed by government support and private sector involvement. Deeptech startups like Pixxel, Mindgrove Technologies, and Sarvam AI are at the forefront, working on game-changing projects in areas like space, AI, and semiconductors. We also explore the rise of spacetech and defense tech in India, with companies like Pixxel and Skyroot Aerospace pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space exploration and defense technologies. Finally, we examine the increasing role of Indian venture capital, with funds like Rainmatter and Titan Capital leading the charge in supporting the next generation of homegrown startups. Plus, don’t miss our exciting announcement: we’re launching a new FD feature on the Finanjo app, offering high-interest fixed deposits and cashback — exclusively for BwM viewers! Catch all this and more in this week’s episode! In our Quick Updates, we cover: • The launch of India’s first 32-bit processor, Vikram, by ISRO’s Semiconductor Lab • PhysicsWallah’s IPO and how it’s changing the narrative around edtech in India • Peak XV’s massive returns from its investments in Groww, Pine Labs, Meesho, and Wakefit • The rise of deeptech funding with global players like NVIDIA and Qualcomm investing in Indian startups Disclaimer: Zero1 by Zerodha supports creators and storytellers through its network. The views expressed in this video are solely those of the creator and are not endorsed by Zero1.