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AI Startups Top VC Wishlist As India Eyes Tech Sovereignty

Summary by Inc42 Media
Backed by rising investor interest and strong government support, AI and defence tech sectors are poised to emerge as the most sought-after sectors in India’s startup ecosystem for the second half of 2025.  According to Inc42’s latest investor survey, nearly 57% of the 80+ respondents are actively scouting for early stage AI investments, while another 22% are eyeing growth-stage bets in either AI or advanced hardware and technology — a category …
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AI Startups Top VC Wishlist As India Eyes Tech Sovereignty

Backed by rising investor interest and strong government support, AI and defence tech sectors are poised to emerge as the most sought-after sectors in India’s startup ecosystem for the second half of 2025.  According to Inc42’s latest investor survey, nearly 57% of the 80+ respondents are actively scouting for early stage AI investments, while another 22% are eyeing growth-stage bets in either AI or advanced hardware and technology — a category …

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