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SaaS firm Nirmata raises $9.6 million from Peak XV’s Surge, others
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5m ago
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Nirmata, a software solutions provider, secured $9.6 million in funding led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from other investors. The San Jose company aims to expand its India operations, enhance its go-to-market strategy, and accelerate product development. Specializing in Kubernetes policy and governance, Nirmata's main product, Kyverno, has become a key tool in security and compliance for cloud-native applications. The company plans to double its workforce and reach 60-100 global customers.
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Meet Indian startups that made it to Peak XV’s Surge 10 cohort
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9m ago
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Four Indian startups have been selected for the tenth cohort of the seed-stage accelerator platform, Surge, by venture capital firm Peak XV. The cohort also includes startups from various other countries. Each startup will receive up to $3 million in seed funding and full-stack support from Surge. The programme will focus on founder development, go-to-market strategies, product refinement, and brand building. The Indian startups include Ambak, which compares and arranges home loans; Dezy, a healthtech startup in dental care; The Health Factory, offering health-focused baked goods; and SalarySe, a fintech startup.
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Meet The 14 Startups From Peak XV’s ‘Surge 10’
Inc42
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9m ago
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Peak XV Partners has announced its selection of 14 startups for its Surge 10 cohort. Each startup will have the opportunity to receive up to $3 million in seed funding. The cohort will focus on various sectors including AI, developer tools, consumer brands, fintech, and healthcare. The Surge 10 programme will take place from October 2024 to February 2025, featuring a combination of in-person and online sessions and events.
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Fintech startup Ambak raises $7 million in round led by Peak XV’s Surge
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6m ago
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Fintech startup Ambak raised $7 million in a funding round led by Peak XV's Surge, with participation from various investors. The Gurugram-based company, founded in 2024, aims to expand operations to 35 cities and serve 100,000 customers, targeting over $1 billion in loan disbursements by FY26. The platform utilizes data analytics and AI for seamless home loan processes, integrating with financiers’ platforms. Ambak plans to develop regional AI bots for enhanced customer outreach and loan processing.
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Luma Fertility raises $4 Mn led by Peak XV’s Surge
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1m ago
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Luma Fertility raises $4 Mn led by Peak XV’s Surge Fertility-tech startup Luma Fertility has raised $4 million in seed funding led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from Ameera Shah (Metropolis Healthcare) and Vijay Taparia (B2V Ventures). The proceeds will help Luma expand its footprint across Mumbai and scale to new cities over the next two years. Founded by Neha K. Motwani, Luma Fertility provides end-to-end fertility services including IVF, egg/embryo freezing, fertility assessments, and pre-conception care. Motwani had previously built fitness marketplace Fitternity which was acquired by Cult.fit (formerly Cure.fit) in February 2021. Luma has launched a 6,000 sq ft flagship tech-enabled clinic in Bandra, Mumbai. It also integrates holistic services such as nutrition, IV therapy, acupuncture, and at-home semen testing. The platform offers an IVF companion app, with tools for journey tracking, real-time reports, and LumaAI, a 24/7 assistant for cycle guidance and medication support. The clinic features an open lab design, transparency-first policies, and a dedicated care team for every patient. As per market research, India’s fertility rate is dipping below replacement (from 2.1 to 1.9), and IVF cycles are projected to grow from 320K in 2024 to 550K by 2028. Luma is also eyeing expansion into egg and embryo freezing services, catering to urban millennials and Gen Z consumers delaying parenthood.
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Peak XV’s Chief Product Officer Anuj Sahai resigns
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4d ago
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Peak XV’s Chief Product Officer Anuj Sahai resigns Anuj Sahai, Chief Product Officer at Peak XV Partners, has stepped down from his role, adding to a string of recent top-level departures at the venture capital firm. In a LinkedIn post, Sahai announced his exit, saying, “After an eventful run as Chief Product Officer at PeakXV, I’m turning the page and looking forward to the next adventure. The role gave me a front-row seat to the startup ecosystem—partnering with founders and ideas that are shaping markets—and hands-on experience with AI technologies. Huge thanks to Peak XV Partners for the opportunity!” Sahai had joined Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India & Southeast Asia) in 2023 after building a career leading product and monetization strategies at companies like Flipkart, Ola, Payback, and Yahoo!. Peak XV Partners has witnessed a series of high-level departures in recent months. In February 2025, managing partners Shailesh Lakhani and Abheek Anand resigned after long stints at the firm, followed by investor Shraeyansh Thakur’s exit in March after nearly a decade. These exits add to an earlier wave of senior-level churn, including the departures of Piyush Gupta, Anandamoy Roychowdhary, and others.
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Hospitality startup Elivaas raises $2.5 Mn from Peak XV’s Surge, Others
Inc42
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1y ago
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Gurugram-based startup Elivaas, a luxury apartment maintenance platform, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Peak XV's Surge. The funding will be used for market expansion and scaling up their technology stack. Founded in 2023, Elivaas allows owners to monetize and manage their vacation homes in India. The startup claims to have signed on more than 50 properties across popular destinations in India. The Indian vacation rentals market is projected to reach $1.88 billion in 2023, with an expected CAGR of 3.53% by 2027.
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Home decor startup Vaaree raises $4 million in round led by Peak XV’s accelerator programme Surge
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indian home furnishings and decor marketplace, Vaaree, has raised $4 million in a seed round led by Surge from Peak XV's accelerator program. The funding will be used to enhance the user experience, support curation and merchandising, and create omnichannel experiences. Vaaree follows a factory-to-home model to drive logistics and affordability. The company plans to expand its product range and aims for significant growth by next September. Vaaree previously raised funds in a pre-seed round from investors including Kunal Shah of Cred and Arjun Vaidya of Dr Vaidya's.
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Decoding the 9th cohort of Peak XV’s Surge
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1y ago
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Peak XV Partners' Surge has launched its ninth cohort, consisting of 13 startups with a focus on AI and deeptech. The startups cover various sectors including advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, climate tech, and health tech. Seven of the startups are based in India, four in South East Asia, and two in Australia. Notable startups in the cohort include Ethereal Machines, Elivaas, Incore, Mindgrove, Newtrace, and ZeroK. Funding details and valuations of some startups are disclosed, with investments led by Peak XV Partners.
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Peak XV’s Shailesh Lakhani and Abheek Anand to step down
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5m ago
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Peak XV’s managing partners Shailesh Lakhani, a 17-year veteran of the firm, and Abheek Anand, who co-led investments in Southeast Asia, have decided to step down. Lakhani has confirmed his departure from the venture capital firm through a post on micro-blogging platform X. “As my time at Peak XV/Sequoia India reaches 17.5 years, I’ve decided it’s the right moment to step back from the firm. It has been an incredible journey—one that began in August 2007, when India’s startup ecosystem was in its infancy, to today, where it stands as one of the most vibrant in the world. I wouldn’t have traded this courtside seat for anything,” said Lakhani. Anand has not made an official statement regarding his resignation, but TechCrunch first reported it this afternoon. Lakhani and Anand were appointed as Managing Directors of Peak XV during the company's rebranding from Sequoia Capital. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.
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Peak XV’s Shailendra Singh stresses on free cash flow, building right culture at founders retreat
Money Control
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1y ago
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Around 250 founders supported by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia) have gathered at a resort near Bengaluru in a significant meet-up. This event, occurring amid a challenging startup environment, marks the first such gathering after Peak XV's separation from Sequoia. The firm's Managing Director, Shailendra Singh, emphasized generating free cash flow, building the right culture, and solving problems over money. Singh expressed optimism about India's potential and Peak XV's path as a global venture firm. The retreat convenes notable founders from various top companies, discussing India's growth and longevity opportunities.
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