India is currently home to over 1,46,000 DPIIT-recognised startups, and more than 100 unicorns. : New Delhi: The Indian startup ecosystem saw its cumulative funding reach $250 million across 18 deals this week, a significant 72 per cent increase. Domestic startups had raised more than $145 million last week, as investor confidence revived in the country when it came to VC funding. Global investment group Prosus disclosed it infused $100 million in NBFC Vastu Housing Finance and $80 million in fintech Mintifi.