<ul><li>Despite a 46% drop in overall tech funding in Karnataka in Q1 2025, AI startups received backing in early-stage rounds.</li><li>Chiratae Ventures sees AI and deep tech as significant focuses in the current market.</li><li>Specialized funds are stepping in to support AI projects, with a focus on deep tech risks.</li><li>Top 5 AI companies raised a combined $207.3 million by April 2024, with significant interest in AI advancements.</li><li>Bengaluru remained the hub for AI funding and technological advancements from 2020 to 2024.</li><li>Other cities like Pune and Hyderabad are also showing increased interest in AI investments.</li><li>Chiratae Ventures launched a seed investment program in 2024 to nurture early-stage tech startups.</li><li>Indian entrepreneurs are focusing on solving current problems through AI applications for affordability and availability.</li><li>Increased data availability will lead to entrepreneurs developing foundational AI models tailored for the Indian market.</li><li>The gap between India and countries like the US and China in sectors like healthcare and cybersecurity is narrowing.</li></ul>

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