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Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is launching a new $250 million early-stage fund focused exclusively on AI companies in India and Southeast Asia. The fund aims to capitalize on the immense potential of AI in India, believing it will generate more value than the internet itself. This strategic pivot emphasizes concentrated thematic backing and closer alignment with the firm's global platform.

Total raised
Undisclosed
across 2 rounds
Latest round
$250 million
Sep 25, 2026
Known investors
1
led by Lightspeed Venture Partners
Press coverage
3
outlets tracked

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Funding history

  1. 2
    $250 millionSep 25, 2026

    Led by Lightspeed Venture Partners

    Announcement ↗
  2. 1
    $300–350 millionMay 17, 2026
    Announcement ↗

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