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Updated · inc42.com · Jun 19

Indian Startups Raise $426 Million in 19 Deals as Sarvam Lands $234 Million Series B

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Updated · inc42.com · Jun 19

Indian Startups Raise $426 Million in 19 Deals as Sarvam Lands $234 Million Series B

3 articles · Updated · inc42.com · Jun 19

$426 million flowed to Indian startups across 19 deals from June 15 to June 19, up sharply from $243 million across 25 deals the previous week.
Sarvam drove much of that jump with a $234 million Series B round, the week's biggest deal and one of the largest ever for an Indian AI startup.
AI became the top-funded sector as five startups in the segment raised more than $265 million, while cleantech ranked second with $58.9 million.
Seed funding weakened despite the overall surge, falling to $7.8 million across five deals from $22.3 million across five deals a week earlier.
Khosla Ventures and Rainmatter were the most active investors, backing three startups each, as the funding mix tilted toward larger late-stage rounds.

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Sarvam AI has secured $234 million in Series B funding, boosting its valuation to $1.5 billion and making it one of India’s top homegrown AI companies. This major investment, led by HCLTech and other prominent partners, reflects strong confidence in India’s growing tech capabilities and global AI ambitions. HCLTech’s equity stake and commitment to research mark a strategic partnership focused on advancing AI innovation. The fresh capital will drive intensive research into next-generation AI models and expand computing infrastructure, positioning Sarvam AI at the forefront of India’s push for sovereign AI and technological self-reliance.

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