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For AI startups, venture capital shifts focus from growth to durable margins

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By Salman SH
| HT Syndication
New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Venture capital firm Accel, which has backed Flipkart, Swiggy and Freshworks, says generative artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally changed the metrics Indian investors have relied on for over a decade to assess and value startups, with the focus now shifting to whether AI companies can deliver durable margins rather than simply grow quickly.
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For AI startups, venture capital shifts focus from growth to durable margins

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By Salman SH
| Mint
Venture capital firm Accel, which has backed Flipkart, Swiggy and Freshworks, says generative artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally changed the metrics Indian investors have relied on for over a decade to assess and value startups, with the focus now shifting to whether AI companies can deliver durable margins rather than simply grow quickly.
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Accel returns to India market with $550 million fund, betting on AI-led startup wave

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By Salman SH
| HT Syndication
New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Venture capital firm Accel on Wednesday announced its ninth India-focused early-stage fund, with $550 million in commitments, less than 18 months after closing its previous $650 million vehicle. The new fund is part of a $3.5 billion global raise across four funds, including a $1.35 billion growth fund, as Accel positions itself for the next cycle of startup creation around artificial intelligence (AI), deep technology and advanced manufacturing.
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