# DeepTech Type: Technology Source: GetYourBrief — https://getyourbrief.com/entity/deeptech Canonical HTML page: https://getyourbrief.com/entity/deeptech ## Timeline - **2026-03-04**: NVIDIA Acquisition — NVIDIA officially acquires Illumex to bolster its AI data infrastructure. - **2026-03-04**: APAC Expansion — Cardumen announces strengthened global reach through its Taipei-based partner following the exit. - **2026-03-04**: NVIDIA Acquisition — NVIDIA officially acquires Illumex to bolster its AI data infrastructure capabilities. - **2026-02-25**: Annual Report Release — Nasscom and Zinnov release the 2025 funding analysis highlighting the shift to execution-led maturity. - **2025**: Funding Recovery — Total funding reaches $9.1B; 550+ new DeepTech startups are founded throughout the year. - **2024**: M&A Baseline — Technology M&A activity remains moderate, setting the stage for a 2025 breakout. - **2021-06-15**: Seed Investment — Cardumen Capital leads the seed funding round for Illumex. - **2021**: Seed Investment — Cardumen Capital leads the seed round for Illumex. - **2020**: IP Surge Begins — Indian startups begin a period of rapid patent filing growth, increasing 68% over the next four years. - **2019-01-01**: Fund Launch — Cardumen Capital launches its 2019 vintage fund focusing on DeepTech. - **2019**: Fund Launch — Cardumen Capital launches its 2019 vintage DeepTech fund. ## Recent coverage (14 stories, network-wide) ### India’s Family Offices Fuel $467M Deeptech Surge, Up 30x in 5 Years 2026-08-04 03:32:28 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 Indian single family offices poured a record $467.1 million into deeptech startups in 2025, a nearly 30-fold jump from 2020. With patient capital horizons extending beyond 15 years, these dynastic investors are reshaping India's AI, spacetech, and semiconductor funding landscape. Their growing clout challenges traditional VC models and signals a structural shift in domestic capital allocation. Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-family-offices-deeptech-funding-surge ### Info Edge Startup Portfolio Hits Rs 41,300 Cr; AI IRR at 31% 2026-06-23 02:09:56 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3 Info Edge's total startup portfolio now stands at Rs 41,300 crore after a Rs 4,900 crore investment. The AI segment alone delivers a 31% IRR, highlighting the success of early-stage bets. Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/info-edge-startup-portfolio-41k-crore-valuation ### Info Edge's Deeptech Bet: Manastu Space & ePlane Among 30 Startups Backed with Rs 455 Cr 2026-06-23 02:09:41 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3 Info Edge's deeptech investments include spacetech ventures Manastu Space and ePlane, part of a Rs 455 crore deployment across 30 companies. The government's RDI scheme has further supported these startups. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/info-edge-spacetech-deeptech-funding ### Info Edge's AI SaaS Play: Rs 1,268 Cr Portfolio Value from 28 Startups 2026-06-23 02:09:25 · Sector: saas · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3 Info Edge's AI investments include SaaS companies like Gnani.ai and Lumiq, now valued at Rs 1,268 crore. Government GPU credits worth Rs 177 crore for Gnani.ai boost cloud-based AI offerings. Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/info-edge-ai-saas-startups-valuation ### Info Edge's Biotech Bets: Rs 455 Cr Deeptech Fund Includes String Bio 2026-06-23 02:09:09 · Sector: bio · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3 Info Edge's deeptech investments cover biotechnology, with startups like String Bio and Brainsight AI in a Rs 455 crore portfolio. The early-stage push could accelerate India's bio-innovation. Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/info-edge-biotech-deeptech-startups ### Info Edge AI Investments Return 31% IRR; 28 Startups Now Worth Rs 1,268 Cr 2026-06-23 02:08:51 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3 Info Edge's AI-focused startup portfolio of 28 companies has achieved a 31% gross IRR and a valuation of Rs 1,268 crore. The investment predates the mainstream AI boom, and includes beneficiaries of India's national AI mission. Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/info-edge-ai-investments-31-percent-irr ### NVIDIA Acquires Illumex, Validating Cardumen Capital's DeepTech Strategy 2026-03-04 02:16:59 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 NVIDIA has acquired Illumex, a Generative AI data infrastructure startup, marking a major exit for lead seed investor Cardumen Capital. The deal underscores the growing demand for robust data governance layers within the global AI computing stack. Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/nvidia-acquires-illumex-cardumen-capital-exit ### NVIDIA Acquisition of Illumex Validates Cardumen Capital’s DeepTech Strategy 2026-03-04 02:12:31 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 NVIDIA’s acquisition of data infrastructure startup Illumex marks a significant exit for Cardumen Capital, reinforcing the firm's 'Seed-to-Exit' thesis. The deal underscores the critical role of robust data layers in scaling generative AI and strengthens Cardumen's strategic bridge between Asian capital and global innovation hubs. Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nvidia-illumex-acquisition-cardumen-capital-deeptech ### Deeptech Funding Surges 37% to $2.3B as AI Dominates Investment Landscape 2026-02-28 00:07:04 · Sector: saas · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Deeptech investment has reached a significant milestone of $2.3 billion, representing a 37% year-over-year increase driven primarily by artificial intelligence. This capital influx signals a strategic shift among venture capitalists toward high-barrier-to-entry technologies and specialized cloud infrastructure. Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/deeptech-funding-rises-37-percent-ai-growth ### Deeptech Funding Surges 37% to $2.3B as AI Dominates Investor Appetite 2026-02-28 00:06:29 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Deeptech investments have climbed 37% to reach $2.3 billion, driven primarily by the rapid evolution and commercialization of Artificial Intelligence. This shift signals a strategic pivot by venture capitalists toward high-moat, research-intensive technologies over traditional software services. Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/deeptech-funding-surge-ai-2026 ### India’s Tech Ecosystem Hits $9.1B in 2025 as AI Dominates DeepTech Funding 2026-02-26 00:30:33 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Indian tech startups secured $9.1 billion in 2025, marking a 23% year-on-year increase driven by a shift toward execution-led maturity. Artificial Intelligence emerged as the primary catalyst, capturing 91% of the $2.3 billion invested in the DeepTech sector. Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/india-tech-startup-funding-2025-ai-deeptech ### India’s Tech Ecosystem Hits $9.1B in 2025 as AI and DeepTech Drive 23% Growth 2026-02-26 00:30:00 · Sector: saas · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Indian tech startups secured $9.1 billion in funding during 2025, representing a 23% year-on-year increase as the ecosystem shifts toward execution-led maturity. The growth was largely fueled by DeepTech and AI ventures, which saw a 37% surge in capital allocation. Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/india-tech-funding-2025-report-ai-deeptech ### India's Tech Ecosystem Hits $9.1B in 2025 as AI and DeepTech Drive 23% Growth 2026-02-26 00:29:28 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Indian tech startups raised $9.1 billion in 2025, a 23% year-on-year increase that signals a shift toward execution-led maturity. The surge was largely powered by DeepTech and AI, which now command the lion's share of advanced technology investment. Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/india-tech-funding-2025-deeptech-ai-growth ### India Tech Funding Rebounds: Startups Raise $9.1B as AI and DeepTech Lead 2026-02-26 00:29:24 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Indian tech startups secured $9.1 billion in funding in 2025, marking a 23% year-on-year increase driven by a surge in DeepTech and AI investments. The ecosystem is transitioning toward execution-led maturity, with capital increasingly concentrated in ventures demonstrating clear pathways to monetization. Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-tech-startup-funding-2025-report --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getyourbrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.