Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort

Thirteen of the 18 startups in Peak XV’s latest Surge cohort are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India.

Cheaper, faster, and culturally aware, Avataar’s video AI is built for India’s scale

Avataar AI’s distilled video model is priced at $0.005 for every second of generation

Peak XV raises $1.3B, doubles down on AI as global VC rivalry in India heats up

Peak XV says most of its new capital will target India as the firm prioritizes AI, fintech and cross-border bets while navigating recent partner departures.