Info Edge has invested Rs 1,003 crore in 54 AI and deeptech startups since 2020, with the combined value of these investments reaching Rs 1,827 crore as of March 31, 2026, according to a shareholder letter from founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani. The AI portfolio alone, comprising 28 startups, has seen Rs 614 crore deployed and is now valued at Rs 1,268 crore, reflecting a 2.1x return multiple.
The company’s deeptech investments include Rs 445 crore spread across 30 startups, with a current fair market value of Rs 559 crore, translating into a 1.2x return multiple. Info Edge’s AI portfolio features startups such as Gnani.ai, which recently launched its Prisma v2.5 speech-to-text model, Attentive AI, and Aftershoot. The deeptech portfolio covers sectors like robotics, spacetech, semiconductors, electric mobility, and advanced manufacturing, with companies including ePlane, Manastu Space, and Bharat Semi.
Info Edge’s AI investments have generated an estimated gross internal rate of return (IRR) of 31%, while the deeptech portfolio has an IRR of nearly 15%. The company’s strategy highlights its focus on emerging technology sectors, with its AI and deeptech investments collectively delivering a 1.8x return multiple since 2020. This positions Info Edge as a significant investor in India’s technology startup ecosystem.
The shareholder letter detailing these figures was released in June 2026, providing a comprehensive update on Info Edge’s investment performance in AI and deeptech startups over the past six years.