How to Find Startup Investors in India – 2025 Guide

Last Updated on: June 4, 2025

Finding verified startup investors in India is now faster, smarter, and more direct than ever.

Why This Guide Matters for Startup Founders in 2025

If you’re a founder raising funds or preparing for acquisition, this curated investor list and direct approach will help you get connected—no intermediaries, no noise.

You can find and connect with over 6675+ verified startup investors across India on platforms like IndiaBizForSale. These investors span 200+ industries, 1,300+ cities, and offer funding from ₹10 lakhs to ₹500+ crores. Filter by location, industry, or budget, and connect directly—no middlemen needed.

Why This Guide Matters for Startup Founders in 2025

Startups today don’t just need capital—they need relevant investors who bring domain expertise, trust, and speed. With over 6675 investors looking for deals across India, this guide ensures:

• You connect directly, with zero brokerage.
• You filter strategically—by city, sector, and budget.
• You pitch faster, and close deals in record time.

🔎 Research shows that 87% of early-stage funding in India now starts with online investor discovery platforms.

Where to Find Startup Investors in India – A Regional Breakdown

1. Karnataka – 517+ Investors

1. Shivansh, Business Buyer & Investor in Bangalore
2. Jatin, Business Buyer & Investor in Bangalore
3. Ravishankar, Business Buyer & Investor in Bangalore
4. Mohammad Tousif, Business Buyer in Hubli Dharwad
5. Varun, Business Buyer in Bangalore
6. Rick, Business Investor in Belagavi
7. Pharma Working Professional from Arsikere
8. Dhimanth, Business Investor in Udupi
9. Bangalore Investor, Proprietor in Business Services sector, Lease in Education Business
10. And MORE

2. Maharashtra – 730+ Investors

1. MD, Business Buyer & Investor in Pune
2. PRABHAKARAN, Business Buyer & Investor in Mumbai
3. Vikas, Business Buyer & Investor in Nashik
4. Shaeeque, Business Buyer & Investor in Nagpur
5. Bhushan, Business Investor in Thane
6. Milind, Business Buyer in Pune
7. Rohit, Business Buyer & Investor in Mumbai
8. Neil, Business Investor in Pune
9. Anand, Business Investor in Navi Mumbai
10. And MORE

3. Gujarat – 540+ Investors

1. Jigar, Business Buyer & Investor in Rajkot
2. Anupama, Business Buyer & Investor in Ahmedabad
3. Gopal, Business Buyer in Surat
4. DHARMENDRA, Business Buyer & Investor in Pardi
5. Rishit, Business Buyer & Investor in Jamnagar
6. Ashish, Business Buyer & Investor in Ankleshwar
7. Hemang, Business Buyer in Bharuch
8. A Professional is looking to invest in a business in Gujarat.
9. Pavankumar, Business Investor in Mahesana
10. And MORE

4. Tamil Nadu – 480+ Investors

1. Aparavesh, Business Investor in Chennai
2. Mugundhan, Business Buyer & Investor in Tiruchirappalli
3. Business, Business Buyer & Investor in Coimbatore
4. RAVI, Business Buyer & Investor in Salem
5. PRAVEEN, Business Buyer & Investor in Nandivaram Guduvancheri
6. Kannan, Business Investor in Thanjavur
7. AKG, Business Investor in Sirkali
8. BlueAir, Business Investor in Chennai
9. Thiruvenkatavan, Business Investor in India
10. And MORE

5. Telangana – 290+ Investors

1. Raghavender, Business Buyer & Investor in Hyderabad
2. SRINIVAS, Business Buyer & Investor in Hyderabad
3. Roshan, Business Investor in Hyderabad
4. Sircilla Investor
5. Proprietor in Agriculture sector is looking to Buy/invest in a Business
6. Khammam Investor
7. Working Professional based in Hyderabad is interested to Buy, Invest, Lease, Franchise, Partner
8. CEO based in Hyderabad is interested to Buy/Invest
9. Executive based in Hyderabad is interested to Invest, Distribution, Partner, Technology Transfer
10. And MORE

🗺️ All-India Coverage: 2900+ Investor Interactions

State	# of Investors
Uttar Pradesh	324+
Haryana	329+
Andhra Pradesh	320+
Kerala	260+
Rajasthan	223+
Madhya Pradesh	215+
West Bengal	187+
Punjab	177+
Uttarakhand	151+
Goa	135+
Himachal Pradesh	115+
Bihar	93+
Orrisa	84+
Jharkhand	78+
Chhattisgarh	67+
Assam	52+
Sikkim	28+
Manipur	25+
Meghalaya	25+
Mizoram	25+
Nagaland	25+
Tripura	25+

Note: You can filter all investor profiles on IndiaBizForSale by budget, location, and preferred sectors.

How to Connect with Investors in 3 Simple Steps

With IndiaBizForSale, you can connect with any private startup investors directly and complete your startup funding needs following 3 easy steps;

1. List Startup Opportunity

Create a clear, compelling business profile with valuation, vision, and key numbers. (Tip: Use investor-friendly terms and concise bullet points.)

2. Explore Investors List

Target investor profiles by:

• ✅ Industry
• ✅ Location
• ✅ Investment size
• ✅ Deal type (equity, debt, JV, acquisition)

3. Click ‘Send Proposal’ & Pitch Directly

Skip the middlemen. Start a conversation directly on the platform. Deals begin within hours.

Founders report up to 3x faster deal closures using direct outreach models.

Pro Tips for Success

Now, as you have your startup business investors list, you can focus on other parts of the transaction like preparing your documentation, including a business valuation report, pitch deck, future projections, and more to close your deal quickly.

During 12 years of journey, we also discovered that even with good investors, not having proper clarity (from founders, business, future growth, etc.) can affect the deal and fail the transaction.

Even with the right investor, unclear business documentation delays deals.”
– IndiaBizForSale Strategy Team

It’s great if you have your team who can help you make your business ready to get funded. If not, you can connect with right the investment banking team (you can reach out to us at [email protected]) who can help you complete your deal and get funded.

Best of luck!