India’s venture capital (VC) funding landscape has showcased resilience and growth in the face of global fluctuations during the first half (H1) of 2025. The country’s VC funding deal volume recorded a year-on-year (YoY) growth of around 15% while the total value of VC deals increased by around 13%, emerging as a bright spot in the global market, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “This growth in VC deal volume is particularly notable when juxtaposed with the global market, which experienced a decline of about 5%. The US, China and the UK registered YoY fall of around 4%, 6% and 14% in deal volume, respectively, in H1 2025. China and the UK also registered YoY decline of around 45% and 12%, respectively, in terms of deal value.”

India continues to remain one of the top five global markets for VC funding activity. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database revealed that India’s share of the global deal volume stood at more than 8% in H1 2025, reflecting its increasing prominence in the VC ecosystem. In terms of value, it accounted for about 4% of the global VC funding landscape.

Bose concludes: “This growth trend is likely being driven by India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem and a growing consumer base. Supportive government policies and initiatives to foster entrepreneurship coupled with a young and tech-savvy population further enhance the attractiveness of the market. The growth in both VC deal volume and value also highlight the country’s potential as a hub for innovation and investment. As investors seek diversification, India’s market seems to be offering a compelling opportunity.”

Note: Historic data may change in case some deals get added to previous months because of a delay in disclosure of information in the public domain.