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    • Wonder why Indian founders haven't been quicker on AI; not seeing enough energy: Lightspeed’s Bejul Somaia

      We're beginning to see the excitement on the consumer economy front but I'm not seeing that level of entrepreneurial energy around AI. It's up compared to a year ago, it's up meaningfully, but it should be 10X, he said in an interview to Moneycontrol

    • MC Interview: IPOs are just a financing event, companies must accept where markets are: Lightspeed's Bejul Somaia

      In a conversation with Moneycontrol, Somaia also said secondary share sales remain a preferred liquidity route, adding that Indian founders should move faster on AI. 

    • ‘Quick is not the only reason they exist’: Lightspeed’s Rahul Taneja on the rise of vertical quick commerce

      As vertical quick commerce platforms scale across fashion, home services and baby care, Lightspeed's Taneja says the real edge lies in supply chain control and consumer loyalty — not just speed. The firm is backing founders solving large, unorganised category problems through tech-led formalisation.

    • AI4Bharat researchers to raise $12 million from Peak XV, Lightspeed for own firm, sources say

      The move comes months after Indian-government backed AI4Bharat unveiled a mobile assistant that aims to make information on government schemes accessible in multiple languages

    • India is tough and not for the faint hearted, but worth it: Lightspeed's Bejul Somaia

    • Edtech Teachmint, valued at Rs 4,000 cr, earned Rs 80 lakh from ops in FY22

    • Lightspeed-backed Teachmint becomes latest edtech startup to lay off employees

    • Udaan starts multiple deliveries per day for pharmacies in six cities

    • Exclusive | Top VC funds come together to support companies

    • Silicon Valley IPO market boom winding down, data shows

    • India can produce the next 'WhatsApp' or 'FB': Lightspeed

    • LocalOye raises Rs 31 cr from Lightspeed, Tiger Global

    • Lesser-knows Indian songsmiths are creating a symphony

      It came naturally for founders of Radioflote, Dhingana and Tune Patrol to set up a company around music like other startups in the space

    • OneAssist offers assistance for your lost wallet

      Gagan Maini and Subrat Pani have developed a business in the space of assistance that can help reduce your anxiety if you lose your phone, wallet or essential documents

    • Fashionara receives fund infusion from Helion, Lightspeed

      Fashionara.com, the Bangalore-based online portal that offers premium fashion and lifestyle merchandise received capital funding from Helion Venture Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The funds raised will be used to build the business. Sources in Fashionara said it would be seeking second and third round of funding.

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