Tracxn Report: India Ranks 3rd Globally in Fintech Startup Funding

Current Context: On 4th July 2025, Tracxn Technologies released its Geo Semi-Annual India FinTech Report – H1 2025.

Key Highlights

• India ranked 3rd globally in fintech startup funding (after the US and UK)
• Raised $889 million in H1 2025, a 5% drop from H1 2024 and 26% lower than H2 2024
• Early-stage funding rose to $361 million (↑10% from H2 2024), showing investor confidence
• Seed-stage funding fell to $91.2 million (↓27% from H2 2024)
• 16 M&A deals recorded (↑45% YoY); top deal: Groww acquired Fisdom for $150 million
• Bengaluru led with 55% of total funding, followed by Mumbai (14%)
• Top investors: Accel, Peak XV, Angel List, Bessemer, Blume Ventures

Question:

Q.1 According to Tracxn Technologies’ Geo Semi-Annual India FinTech Report – H1 2025, what was India's global rank in fintech startup funding?
a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 3rd
d) 4th

Answer: c) India ranked 3rd globally in fintech startup funding, following the US and UK, as per the H1 2025 report.