CorporateTuesday, November 25, 2025

Google teams up with Accel to co-invest in Indian AI startups

Summary

Google’s AI Futures Fund and Accel formed a partnership to back at least 10 early‑stage AI startups in India, with co‑investments of up to $2 million per company. The initiative reflects big tech’s escalating push into India’s AI ecosystem amid rising local talent and demand.

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Google

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Accel

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