Indian VCs and celebrities ramp funding into AI media and sports
On September 7, 2026 at 00:55 a.m. IST, The Times of India reported that Indian venture funds, family offices and celebrities are increasingly backing AI startups in media, entertainment and sports. Recent examples include Premji Invest joining Runway’s 315 million dollar Series E and Peak XV leading a 13 million dollar Series A into Dashverse, an AI powered short form content studio.
Source: The Times of India