India has solidified its position as the most active fintech market in Asia, securing more than one-third of all fintech deals in the region during the first quarter of 2026 . With 54 deals and a 35% share of total activity, India maintained its dominance, up from 46 deals and a 28% share in Q1 2025—a 17% rise in volume that also translated into a notable gain in its proportional standing .

Fintech platform WeRize has secured $7 million in a pre-Series C funding round** led by **Sony Innovation Fund**, with participation from existing investor **3one4 Capital** . This marks the first external capital the Bengaluru-based startup has raised since its 2022 Series B round, bringing its total equity funding past **$28 million .