U.S. and Indian VCs just formed a $1B+ alliance to fund Indias deep tech startups | TechCrunch

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- Eight U.S. and Indian venture capital and private equity firms have formed an unusual coalition to back India’s deep tech startups.
- The move stands out because investors typically compete for deals rather than formally band together under a named alliance with binding pledges.
- The alliance is betting on India as a hub for startups developing foundational technologies such as AI, semiconductors, space, quantum, robotics, biotech, energy, and climate tech.
- In addition to funding, the members will offer mentorship and network access.
Eight U.S. and Indian venture capital and private equity firms including storied investors Accel, Blume Ventures, Celesta Capital, and Premji Invest have formed an unusual coalition to back Indias d [+6250 chars]