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DSA Holding signs $2 Bn LoI for Innogress Ventures–led quantum, deep-tech ecosystem

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DSA Holding signs $2 Bn LoI for Innogress Ventures–led quantum, deep-tech ecosystem
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DSA Holding signs $2 Bn LoI for Innogress Ventures–led quantum, deep-tech ecosystem The proposed investment will support institutions and startups such as IIT Gandhinagar, JSS University Noida, and early-stage deep-tech ventures. European deep-tech investor DSA Holding AS has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to invest up to $2 billion in India’s quantum and deep-tech ecosystem led by Innogress Ventures. This is one of the largest private investment commitments in the country’s quantum technology sector. The LoI and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) were signed on December 22 at JSS University, Noida. The Norway-based firm, along with its sister company Norwegian Green Solutions (NGS) AS, plans to back Innogress-led projects across quantum computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced data infrastructure. These include the Greater Karnavati Quantum Computing Technology Park, Greater Noida Robotics Technology Park, and the Indraprastha Quantum Data Center. NGS AS separately signed an MoU with Innogress Ventures to collaborate on green technology initiatives, including renewable energy solutions to support data centres and technology parks in India. The partnership aims to align deep-tech innovation with sustainable energy infrastructure. At the event, representatives from DSA Holding and NGS spoke about India’s rising demand for quantum, AI, and clean-tech solutions and pointed to the country’s ability to scale advanced technologies for domestic and global markets. Innogress founder Sumant Parimal spoke about the need for overseas capital in India’s deep-tech sector, highlighting limited domestic funding despite strong innovation activity. The signing ceremony was attended by senior leaders from academia, industry, and the European delegation. From Innogress Ventures, Kalyan Upadhyay, Partner and Advisor, was present alongside strategic and institutional stakeholders, reflecting the firm’s leadership role in shaping the proposed investment and collaboration framework. The development signals increasing international interest in India’s quantum and deep-tech ambitions, particularly at the intersection of advanced computing and sustainable technology.

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Lavni Ventures announces first close of early stage deep-tech impact fund Lavni Ventures has launched a Rs 200 crore deep-tech impact fund to back India’s most promising science-led startups, bringing global scale to climate, healthcare, energy, and education breakthroughs. With government-backed policies like the National Deep Tech Startup Policy and the Deep Tech Innovation Platform gaining traction, Lavni Fund II aims to ride this wave of momentum by investing in technology-driven solutions that can profitably tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. Lavni’s portfolio companies, such as Padcare Labs, Monitra Healthcare, and MedPrime Technologies, exemplify the potential of India’s deep-tech ecosystem. Collectively, Fund I startups, till FY25, have contributed to over 3.5 million student learning hours, more than 10,000 healthcare interventions in underserved markets, and 303 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent saved. “The successful launch of Fund II, with strong repeat participation from Fund I LPs, validates our core thesis: Indian deep-tech founders are uniquely positioned to deliver scalable impact and attractive returns,” said Vasu Guruswamy, co-founder and General Partner at Lavni Ventures. According to Lavni Ventures, Fund II will deploy Rs 2 crore to Rs 8 crore per opportunity at the Seed to Series A stage, and Rs 8 crore to Rs 15 crore for follow-on investments. The fund reviews over 800 deep-tech deals annually and applies a selection process focused on sustainable business models, measurable impact, and exit potential. Lavni Ventures, established in 2020 and led by Vasu Guruswamy, Sanjay Kanvinde, and Krishna Shivram, is a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund. It specializes in deep-tech impact investing, funding early-stage startups across medtech, edtech, cleantech, and agritech sectors.

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