- Published on October 23, 2023
- In Deep Tech
Peak XV Unveils Ninth Cohort, 77% AI and Deep Tech Startups
Ten of the 13 startups in the Surge 09 cohort specialise in AI and deep tech.
- By Mohit Pandey
India and Southeast Asia-focused VC fund, Peak XV Partners, has unveiled its ninth cohort, Surge 09, with a strong focus on AI and deep tech startups. The latest batch, comprising 13 startups, reflects the growing international interest in these sectors and aims to address the perceived lack of depth in India's AI startup landscape.
Ten of the 13 startups in the Surge 09 cohort specialise in AI and deeptech, emphasising the fund's commitment to emerging technologies. This comes as the global startup landscape increasingly gravitates toward AI, with more than half of Y Combinator's most recent batch concentrating on AI with 35% AI startups.
Shailendra Singh, Managing Director of Peak XV, expressed optimism, stating, "Would I like to see more AI startups? The answer is yes. But do we s
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Mohit Pandey
Mohit writes about AI in simple, explainable, and often funny words. He's especially passionate about chatting with those building AI for Bharat, with the occasional detour into AGI.
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