Private equity and venture capital funding held steady through October 2025, posting a strong month despite slower deal activity. Total PE-VC investments climbed to about $5.3 million across 102 transactions, marking a 9% year-on-year increase even as the overall number of deals moderated. Pure investment inflows reached their highest level in more than a year at nearly $5 million, supported by revived interest in public-market opportunities and a renewed push toward early-stage investing.
One of the most significant trends during the month was a dramatic surge in private investment in public equity, with PIPE commitments soaring almost tenfold to roughly $2.1 million. Start-up funding also accelerated, totaling close to $2 million, reflecting a 175% jump from the same period last year. Large deals dominated the investment landscape: nine transactions collectively brought in around $3.7 million, accounting for nearly 70% of all funds deployed in October.
The biggest deal of the month came from the International Holding Company, which purchased a 43.46% stake in Sammaan Capital for approximately $1 million. Sector activity was led by financial services, which attracted around $2.9 million. E-commerce and technology investments also remained strong, together contributing a major share of total inflows.
On the exit front, PE-VC firms saw a noticeable slowdown, with overall exits dropping to roughly $640,000, down 43% from the year before due to softer open-market sentiment. The largest exit was Advent’s sale of its stake in Aditya Birla Capital, valued at roughly $186,000.
In contrast, fundraising gained substantial momentum. Total new funds raised reached about $1.8 million, buoyed by a major $1 million start-up-focused fund announced by HSBC.
According to EY’s assessment, India’s broader investment environment is being shaped by favorable macro-signals—including easing inflation, strong GST collections, and healthy earnings across major sectors. Although differences in valuation expectations continue to challenge deal negotiations, policy tailwinds and discussions around a possible future US-India Free Trade Agreement are expected to further strengthen investor confidence in the coming months.
