AI/ML investors
backing Indian startups
VCs, angels and accelerators actively investing in AI/ML startups in India. Find the right fit, then request an intro backed by real metrics, not a cold pitch deck.
125+
Investors tracked
299+
Accelerators & incubators
9
Sectors covered
Kunal Shah
Backing obsessive founders solving trust and behavior-design problems.
YourNest Venture Capital
Early-stage deep-tech and B2B SaaS focused venture fund.
General Catalyst
Global venture firm partnering with founders from seed through growth, with a dedicated India presence.
Eximius Ventures
Pre-seed fund backing first-time founders across fintech, consumer and AI.
Mela Ventures
Early-stage technology fund founded by software industry operators.
SGInnovate
Government-backed deeptech incubator supporting science and research-led founders.
Bharat Innovation Fund
Deep-tech and impact fund backing early-stage founders solving hard problems.
pi Ventures
AI-first fund backing deep-tech founders applying AI to real-world problems.
Y Combinator
Global accelerator running a twice-yearly batch program for early founders, including many from India.
Speciale Invest
Deep-tech and space-tech focused early-stage fund.
T-Hub
Hyderabad-based innovation hub supporting early-stage and deep-tech startups.
Together Fund
SaaS-focused fund led by operators including Freshworks founders.
Inflexor Ventures
Deep-tech focused early-stage fund backing IP-led founders.
Qualcomm Ventures
Corporate venture arm backing deep-tech, mobility and connected-device startups.
Techstars Bangalore
Global accelerator running a mentorship-driven program for early founders.
Ideaspring Capital
Early-stage fund backing product and deeptech startups with an operator-led approach.
The Campus Fund
Backs startups founded by students and recent graduates out of Indian campuses.
Yali Capital
Deeptech fund investing in semiconductors, AI and advanced engineering companies.
IIT Madras Incubation Cell
Deeptech incubator supporting research-led startups out of IIT Madras.
CIE, IIIT Hyderabad
Deeptech incubator supporting AI and software startups out of IIIT Hyderabad.
ARTPARK
AI and robotics innovation hub at IISc backing deeptech founders.
NetApp Excellerator
NetApp's corporate accelerator for B2B and deeptech startups building on enterprise data infrastructure.
i-TIC, IIT Hyderabad
Technology incubator at IIT Hyderabad for research-driven and deeptech startups.
Endiya Partners
Deep-tech focused early-stage fund backing SaaS, AI and healthtech IP-led founders.
Better Capital
Pre-seed fund backing B2B SaaS and AI founders building for global markets.
Seafund
Early-stage deeptech fund backing founders building core technology products.
Ankur Capital
Early-stage capital for deep-tech and science-led founders solving problems in agriculture, healthcare and education.
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Common questions
How many AI/ML investors are listed here?
27 AI/ML investors: 17 VCs, 6 Incubators, 3 Accelerators and 1 Angel. Each profile is compiled from public records and shows the sectors and stages that investor backs, so you can shortlist before you reach out.
What stages do these AI/ML investors back?
Most commonly Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A. Every profile lists the stages that investor has stated, and you can filter the directory by stage to narrow the list.
Where are these AI/ML investors based?
Mainly Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai. Location matters less than fit for a first cheque, but a nearby investor is usually easier to meet in person.
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