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Info Edge reveals its AI and deeptech bets, and stays honest about the early scorecard
Info Edge has, for the first time, put a formal number on its bets in artificial intelligence and deeptech, revealing that it has deployed Rs 1,003 crore
TL;DRAI
Info Edge disclosed Rs 1,003 crore across 54 AI and deeptech startups since 2020, with AI portfolio valued at 2.1x multiple (~31% IRR). Founder Bikhchandani's candid messaging on 'patient capital' and 7-10 year timelines signals that frontier tech investing in India requires sustained commitment—a shift from faster consumer-tech strategy.
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