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Nandan Nilekanis Fundamentum Bets Big on Frontier Tech With Rs 2000 Crore Fund for AI Deeptech

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Fundamentum Partnership's new fund targets early-stage AI and deeptech startups in India, with a focus on semiconductors, drones, and robotics. The fund size (Rs 3,000 crore) is significant for the Indian venture capital landscape, signaling increased capital availability for frontier tech. The commercial mechanism is a supply of venture capital to the AI and deeptech ecosystem, potentially accelerating company formation and innovation. However, the impact is indirect and long-term; no immediate price or margin effects on existing companies. The fund is India-specific, so the primary sector exposure is EM_TECH and AI_INFRASTRUCTURE.

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  • Fundamentum Partnership launched F2A platform with Rs 3,000 crore total fund for AI and deeptech.
  • Rs 2,000 crore raised through an alternative investment fund; Rs 1,000 crore from co-investments.
  • Plans to invest Rs 40-90 crore in 12-15 companies over three years.
  • Focus sectors include semiconductors, drones, and robotics.
  • Already deploying capital; aims to invest in 4-5 companies within nine months.

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