Lightspeed Venture Partners seeks $250M for India-focused early-stage AI fund

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Lightspeed Venture Partners is targeting $250 million for a new fund dedicated to India, with a focus on early-stage artificial intelligence investments. This marks the first time the Silicon Valley-based firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds. The move also reflects a strategic shift toward a shorter investment period for its India operations. The fund signals growing institutional confidence in India's emerging AI startup ecosystem.

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