Nvidia Teams Up With Top Indian VCs to Back AI Startups AI chip leader Nvidia has announced partnerships with leading Indian venture capital firms including Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, and Accel to identify and fund promising AI startups. The initiative aims to support startups building AI solutions for domestic and global markets, strengthening India’s position in the global AI ecosystem. Nvidia said over 4,000 Indian AI startups are already part of its Inception program, which provides access to technical support, infrastructure, and go-to-market guidance. Expanding GPU Infrastructure Through Data Centre Partnerships Nvidia is also expanding its…
Author: Aman Atulya
Major Investment Signals Long-Term Commitment to India French automotive supplier Valeo has announced plans to invest more than €200 million in India over the coming years to expand its engineering, manufacturing, and localisation capabilities. The investment aims to help the company triple its India revenue to around €700 million by 2028, reinforcing the country’s role in Valeo’s global growth strategy. The announcement comes during French President Emmanuel Macron’s India visit, which is expected to strengthen trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries. Focus on Electric Vehicles and Advanced Mobility Solutions Valeo said it is building strong capabilities in new-technology…
TiE Delhi-NCR is set to host the second edition of its D2C Summit on February 25, bringing together over 200 founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping India’s rapidly expanding direct-to-consumer landscape. The Summit arrives at a pivotal time as India’s D2C market crosses the $100 billion opportunity mark, driven by digital adoption, omnichannel expansion, and evolving consumer expectations. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, this year’s event will focus on strategic shifts transforming digital-first brands into scalable, omnichannel businesses. Leaders from organizations including Google, ONDC, Tracxn, Fireside Ventures, Snapdeal, InfoEdge Ventures, and TMRW will share insights into capital…
ValueQuest Tristar Targets Aerospace, Defence, Energy Transition Investments ValueQuest Investment Advisors has raised a Rs 1,500 crore private equity fund, ValueQuest Tristar, focused on advanced manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defence, and energy transition. The Mumbai-based firm has also activated a greenshoe option of Rs 500 crore, aiming to close the full fundraising within the current calendar year amid strong investor interest in India’s manufacturing and deeptech ecosystem. Fund to Back 8–12 Advanced Manufacturing Companies The ValueQuest Tristar fund will invest in 8–12 companies with cheque sizes ranging between Rs 150 crore and Rs 400 crore. The firm expects to…
Noida-based fabless semiconductor startup Vervesemi has raised $10 million (approximately Rs 83 crore) in a Series A funding round co-led by Ashish Kacholia and Unicorn India Ventures. The round also saw participation from Roots Ventures, Caperize Fina, and MAIQ Growth Scheme. This marks a significant jump from its earlier $500,000 raise, as the startup moves toward commercial scaling of its semiconductor solutions. Funding to Accelerate Commercialisation and Global Expansion Vervesemi plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate commercialization of its machine learning–enhanced analog signal chain integrated circuits (ICs), expand its intellectual property portfolio, and strengthen research and development capabilities.…
US-based semiconductor major Qualcomm plans to invest up to $150 million (approximately Rs 1,250 crore) in Indian startups through its venture arm, Qualcomm Ventures. The investments will be deployed via its Strategic AI Venture Fund, targeting artificial intelligence and deeptech startups across India. The announcement coincides with Qualcomm’s participation in the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, highlighting its long-term commitment to India’s growing AI ecosystem. Focus on AI, Edge Computing, and Deeptech Innovation Qualcomm Ventures will back startups across early, growth, and expansion stages, with a strong focus on sectors such as automotive technology, IoT, robotics, mobile platforms,…
AI consulting company Navikenz has raised $7.5 million in a fresh funding round co-led by Sekar PRC and Sudip Nandy, with participation from existing investors. The Noida-based startup had earlier secured $8 million from Sudip Nandy and others, reflecting continued investor confidence in its enterprise AI transformation capabilities. Funds to Expand Team and Strengthen Technology Platform Navikenz will deploy the new capital to expand its talent base and strengthen its proprietary technology frameworks. The company plans to accelerate product development and enhance its AI consulting capabilities as global enterprises increasingly invest in automation and digital transformation. Helping Enterprises Unlock Value…
Multi-agent GenAI platform CraftifAI has raised $3 million (approximately Rs 27.2 crore) in a seed funding round led by Ankur Capital, with participation from IvyCap Ventures, Capital-A, Antler, and other investors. The funding highlights growing investor confidence in startups building foundational AI infrastructure for embedded systems, robotics, and edge computing. Funding to Accelerate Hiring and Global Expansion CraftifAI will use the fresh capital to expand its engineering and go-to-market teams while accelerating its global expansion strategy. The company aims to strengthen its presence across key international markets where demand for embedded AI and automation platforms is rapidly increasing. Building GenAI…
Long-Term Investment to Build India’s AI Backbone Adani Group has announced plans to invest $100 billion in building artificial intelligence-focused data centre infrastructure in India by 2035. The company said the facilities will be powered entirely by renewable energy, combining large scale computing capacity with clean energy generation to support India’s growing AI ecosystem. Integrating Renewable Energy With Compute Infrastructure The investment aims to create scalable and energy efficient data centres capable of supporting enterprise AI, cloud platforms, and emerging digital services. By integrating renewable energy sources such as solar and wind with data centre operations, Adani plans to ensure…
Collaboration Targets Telecom, Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Software Sectors Infosys has announced a collaboration with Anthropic to develop and deploy advanced enterprise artificial intelligence solutions across industries including telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, and software development. The partnership aims to help enterprises integrate generative AI capabilities into core business operations, improving efficiency, automation, and decision-making. According to Infosys, the collaboration will initially focus on telecom and expand to other sectors as enterprises scale AI adoption. The partnership combines Infosys’s global enterprise delivery expertise with Anthropic’s AI models, including its Claude family of systems, known for their safety-focused design and enterprise readiness.…