Lightspeed Targets $250M India Fund for Early-Stage AI Bets
Lightspeed Venture Partners targets $250M for an India fund focused on seed and Series A AI, syncing its India fundraising cycle with global funds for the first time.
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AI Startups
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AI Startups
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