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Investment22 Jun 2026, 04:06 pm

Info Edge Invests ₹4,900 Cr in 135 Startups, Valued at ₹41,300 Cr

AI Summary

Info Edge (India) Ltd has provided a comprehensive update on its investments in AI, Deeptech, and Consumer Technology startups. Since 2020, the company has invested INR 1,003 Cr in 54 AI and Deeptech startups, with the AI portfolio now valued at INR 1,268 Cr (2.1x multiple). The Deeptech portfolio, invested at an early IP creation stage, has INR 455 Cr invested and is valued at INR 559 Cr (1.2x multiple). Consumer tech remains the largest segment with INR 2,755 Cr invested, now valued at INR 37,214 Cr (13.5x multiple). Overall, Info Edge and its AIFs have invested approximately INR 4,900 Cr across 135 startups, now valued at INR 41,300 Cr, yielding an 8.4x multiple and a ~33% gross IRR. The company emphasizes its strategy of identifying exceptional founders early and investing in Indian-domiciled companies.

Key Highlights

  • Total investment of ₹4,900 Cr in 135 startups, now valued at ₹41,300 Cr.
  • AI portfolio shows a 2.1x multiple on ₹614 Cr invested.
  • Consumer tech portfolio achieved a 13.5x multiple on ₹2,755 Cr invested.
  • Overall gross IRR stands at ~33% for the combined portfolio.
  • Focus on AI, Deeptech, and Consumer Technology as future value drivers.