About Deep Tech sector in India
The Deep Tech sector in India comprises 7.5K companies, including 1.72K funded companies having collectively raised $11.2B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 354 are Series A+ funded, and 4 have achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in India has seen 99 acquisitions and 37 IPOs.
This sector includes companies that are developing products based on innovative technology and scientific developments such as blockchain, AI, advanced robotics, IoT , etc.
Companies included in Deep Tech
Includes companies implementing technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, nanotechnology, IoT into their products. Also includes companies providing infrastructure to develop blockchain, AI, IoT technology such as development tools, smart contracts, and sensor technology, among others.Companies excluded in Deep Tech
Excludes companies developing products of conventional technology (Shallow Tech) such as conventional digital platforms, conventional robotics in industrial automation, among othersTop Deep Tech Companies in India
There are more than 7.5K companies in Deep Tech in India. Miko Technologies is the top Deep Tech company in India, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Deep Tech companies in India:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of AI-powered robots designed as companions for children’s learning | Mumbai (India) | 2015 | Series D | $102M | |
Developer of scalable blockchain interoperability protocols | George Town (Cayman Islands) | 2017 | Series B | $451M | |
Online platform offering advanced battery technology solutions for electric vehicles | Bengaluru (India) | 2015 | Series B | $90.3M | |
Network of electric vehicle chargers and related software solutions provider | Gurugram (India) | 2020 | Series A | $45.5M | |
Autonomous driving solutions for vehicles | Pune (India) | 1990 | Public | - |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in India
7 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Deep Tech sector in India. 641 Deep Tech startups in India were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 7 |
2025 | 328 |
2024 | 496 |
2023 | 597 |
2022 | 609 |
2021 | 641 |
2020 | 579 |
2019 | 594 |
2018 | 531 |
2017 | 422 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in India
Out of the total 7,504 Deep Tech companies in India, 1,722 have secured funding. Among them, 354 have reached Series A or higher, and 199 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 7,504
Funded - 1,722
Series A+ - 354
Series B+ - 199
Series C+ - 155
Company Stage | No. of companies |
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Founded | 7,504 |
Funded | 1,722 |
Series A+ | 354 |
Series B+ | 199 |
Series C+ | 155 |
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Funding Trends in the Deep Tech sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in India
The Deep Tech sector in India saw a total funding of more than $9.86B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $2.12B. There has been a total funding of $967M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $967M |
2025 | $1.47B |
2024 | $1.58B |
2023 | $1.06B |
2022 | $2.12B |
2021 | $1.03B |
2020 | $484M |
2019 | $521M |
2018 | $541M |
2017 | $82.9M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in India
In the year 2026, till April 2026, Deep Tech companies in India have raised $931M in equity funding across 79 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), Deep Tech companies in India had raised $548M across 118 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 69.85% rise in funding in Deep Tech companies in India as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Series A | 7284 | Apr 14, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1753 | Apr 09, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5247 | Apr 08, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6885 | Apr 08, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 1202 | Apr 07, 2026 |
Top Investors in Deep Tech in India
SOSV is the top investor in Deep Tech companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Deep Tech companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
New York City (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Redwood City (United States) |
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M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in India
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 4 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 14 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Deep Tech sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Acqui-Hired | Apr 08, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 20, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 22, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 4 |
2025 | 14 |
2024 | 7 |
2023 | 15 |
2022 | 12 |
2021 | 12 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 13 |
2018 | 5 |
2017 | 3 |
IPOs in Deep Tech in India
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 5 IPOs happened in Deep Tech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Deep Tech sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 31, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Sep 30, 2025 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Apr 02, 2025 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Feb 19, 2025 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Jan 30, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Deep Tech companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Deep Tech in India
Most number of Deep Tech startups in India have been founded by alumni from BITS Pilani, IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
BITS Pilani | 140 |
IIT Bombay | 122 |
IIT Kharagpur | 94 |
IIT Delhi | 92 |
IIT Kanpur | 86 |
IIT Madras | 73 |
Indian School of Business | 55 |
IIT Roorkee | 48 |
Anna University | 38 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 35 |
Total funding in Deep Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, BITS Pilani graduates' Deep Tech companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Bombay alumni are second, and Columbia University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
BITS Pilani | $772M |
IIT Bombay | $734M |
Columbia University | $731M |
IIT Madras | $697M |
IIT Kharagpur | $687M |
Stanford University | $495M |
IIT Delhi | $471M |
IESE Business School | $451M |
IIT Kanpur | $402M |
Yale University | $364M |
Top News in Deep Tech in India
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Qure.ai Earns FDA OK for 6 New AI Chest X-ray IndicationsMedical Product Outsourcing•Feb 26, 2026•Qure.ai
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Speciale Invest floats Rs 1,400 Cr fund to back deep-tech startupsEntrackr•Dec 18, 2025•Speciale Invest, Digantara
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Magenta Mobility plans $50M fundraise for EV fleet expansionhtsyndication.com•Nov 25, 2025•Magenta, Neocities, FarmArt Produce
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