Lightspeed bets big on AI, India’s real edge is in applied innovation: Ravi Mhatre & Bejul SomaiaSilicon Valley fund which has backed Anthropic will stay away from investing in consumer brands, remaining focused on technology-first star...
23 Feb, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Lightspeed’s Ravi Mhatre & Bejul Somaia on India’s AI opportunity; The rise of NSFW appsHappy Monday! Lightspeed’s top brass has laid out the firm's AI thesis for India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
23 Feb, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
Over 100 Indian AI startup founders moving to US for funds and talentMore than 100 Indian AI founders have moved or are preparing to move to the US, drawn by closer access to customers, capital and the most a...
30 Jan, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Haptik’s founder Aakrit Vaish, investor Pratyush Choudhury launch $75 million AI fund ActivateAakrit Vaish, cofounder of Haptik, alongside Pratyush Choudhury, former principal at Together Fund, is embarking on an ambitious journey wi...
03 Dec, 2025, 09.32 PM IST
UnifyApps raises $50 million led by WestBridge Capital; names Ragy Thomas co-CEOEnterprise software firm UnifyApps secured $50 million in a funding round. WestBridge Capital led the investment. Ragy Thomas, Sprinklr fou...
22 Oct, 2025, 09.25 PM IST
Indian AI startups run into US visa hurdleIndian AI startups are increasingly relocating to the US to capitalise on the booming AI sector, but face growing immigration hurdles due t...
09 Sep, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Discounts galore at qcomm; VCs pick AI developersHappy Tuesday! Quick commerce apps are turning up the discount dial this festive season in a bid to hold on to customers. This and more in ...
19 Aug, 2025, 08.05 AM IST
VCs chase Indian developer tools startups amid AI frenzyIndian AI startups attract venture capital, especially in developer tools and infrastructure. Investors like Accel and Lightspeed are backi...
19 Aug, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Indian GenAI companies turn into bigger investment magnetsIndian GenAI startups witnessed a funding surge, securing $524 million in the first seven months of 2025, marking a five-year high. This in...
12 Aug, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $460 million in July so far, down 47% on-yearStartups across seed, early, and late stages raised the funds through 80 deals, compared to 161 in the year-ago month.
25 Jul, 2025, 08.34 PM IST
Qcomm’s ad revenue push; Paytm swings to blackHappy Wednesday! Quick commerce firms want to make up for mounting losses with ad revenue. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
23 Jul, 2025, 07.47 AM IST
Agentic AI startup Composio raises $25 million in funding round led by Lightspeed Venture PartnersExisting investors Elevation Capital and Girish Mathrubootham's Together Fund, besides angel investors such as Gokul Rajaram, Rubrik cofoun...
22 Jul, 2025, 06.38 PM IST
VCs on AI flight to ValleyIndian venture capital firms like Elevation Capital and Peak XV are establishing a presence in San Francisco to tap into its booming AI eco...
01 Jul, 2025, 07.54 PM IST
Decoding agentic AI gold rushAgentic AI startups are booming, attracting investors with their potential for automation and revenue. While applications span industries, ...
13 May, 2025, 03.54 PM IST
Indian AI companies set sail for American dreamIndian AI startups are shifting to US for investor support, market access, and deeper tech expertise. Unlike SaaS, AI innovation is US-driv...
20 Mar, 2025, 09.27 PM IST
Together Fund launches venture building programme to double down on AI-first foundersThe startups that are chosen will be given funding of up to $1 million and a structured 12-week programme with a US immersion.
03 Mar, 2025, 07.29 PM IST
Girish Mathrubootham’s Together eyes final close of Fund-II by June to up AI playVenture capital firm Together Fund expects to close its $150 million Fund-II by June and ride India's artificial intelligence (AI) wave. Fo...
03 Mar, 2025, 10.37 AM IST