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.

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The OpenAI mafia: 18 startups founded by alumni

The OpenAI mafia: 15 of the most notable startups founded by alumni

General Catalyst commits $5B to India over five years

The pledge marks a sharp jump from General Catalyst’s earlier $500 million–$1 billion India earmark.

Ali Partovi’s Neo looks to upend the accelerator model with low-dilution terms

Neo’s new Residency program invests $750,000 in an uncapped SAFE for startups and provides a $40,000 no-strings-attached grant for college students.

Nvidia deepens early-stage push into India’s AI startup ecosystem

Nvidia is working with investors, nonprofits, and venture firms to build earlier ties with India’s fast-growing AI founder ecosystem.

Second and last chance for innovators to win scaling perks: Belden extends nomination window

Last day to nominate for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award has been extended through February 27. Don’t miss your chance to win scaling perks.

Why these startup CEOs don’t think AI will replace human jobs

The CEOs of Read AI and Lucidya told TechCrunch at Web Summit Qatar that they see AI tools replacing tasks, rather than workers.

Reload wants to give your AI agents a shared memory

Reload announces a $2.275 million raise in a round led by Anthemis and the launch of its first AI employee, Epic.

Co-founders behind Reface and Prisma join hands to improve on-device model inference with Mirai

Mirai raised a $10 million seed to improve how AI models run on devices like smartphones and laptops.