importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-25T05:00:00Z

Lightspeed Launches $250M Early-Stage AI Fund in India to Fuel Tech Innovation

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Lightspeed announces a $250M early-stage AI fund for India, focusing on frontier technologies and application-layer innovation. The fund, half the size of its 2022 predecessor, aims to accelerate AI-driven startups in India and Southeast Asia.

The venture firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds for the first time, as it shifts to a shorter investment period.

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