Deeptech startups gain VC attention as India’s investment landscape evolves
The shift reflects a maturation of India's investment landscape, as early-stage VCs now back deeptech ventures from pre-seed stage despite historically longer gestation periods and higher risks. A panel at TechSparks 2026 featured perspectives from incubators, early-stage firms, and late-stage investors on the evolving opportunity set. Key drivers include technological sovereignty, import substitution, and AI infrastructure, areas where private capital previously was unavailable, according to IIMA Ventures' leadership.
Key points
- Early-stage VC now backing deeptech from pre-seed stage, signaling ecosystem shift
- Technological sovereignty and import substitution emerging as primary investment themes
- AI infrastructure identified as key opportunity area for investors
- Deeptech traditionally faced challenges due to high risk and long development cycles
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