Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Surge Launches 11th Cohort Focusing on AI Startups
Surge, an investment platform by Peak XV, launched its 11th cohort with 23 startups.
This cohort emphasizes AI, with over half the companies focused on this area.
Rajan Anandan noted the rise of AI startups.
The companies also include fintech and consumer brands.
Surge has already backed over 170 startups, and these companies have collectively raised over $3 billion.
The new cohort features companies in areas such as AI, fintech, and consumer brands.
They are looking into various areas like wealth technology, banking software, and innovative consumer products.
Surge, backed by Peak XV, launched its 11th cohort.
The cohort includes 23 startups focused on AI, fintech, and consumer innovation.
More than half of the cohort are AI-led companies.
Surge has backed over 170 startups since 2019.
Portfolio companies have raised over $3 billion in follow-on funding.
- Who
- Rajan Anandan, MD of Peak XV and Surge
- What
- Launched Surge's 11th cohort supporting early-stage startups.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the launch of the 11th cohort was announced.
- Where
- India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and other markets
- Why
- To support early-stage startups and drive innovation in AI, fintech, and consumer brands.
- Program
- Surge
- Company
- Peak XV
- Cohort
- 11th
- Startups Supported
- 23
- AI-focused Startups
- 12
- Portfolio Funding
- $3 billion+
