Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Peak XV's Singh on Firm's Success and Future Strategy
Peak XV, a successful Indian venture capital firm, is looking ahead to the next decade.
They've had big wins with companies like Groww and Pinelabs.
Now, they're focusing on sectors like AI and fintech, and they're expanding their US presence.
Their managing director, Shailendra Singh, talks about the firm's journey, the growth of India's tech scene, and what keeps him up at night.
Peak XV has seen over $3.5 billion in exits in the past 24-30 months, with 10x returns.
The firm plans to continue backing category-defining companies and doubling down on stakes.
Singh highlights the growth of India's tech ecosystem and the scalability of subcategories.
He believes in backing businesses with strong moats and long-term orientation, avoiding low-margin sectors.
AI is a key focus area for Peak XV, with a cross-border business initiative in the US.
- Who
- Peak XV, an India-focused venture capital firm
- What
- is building its strategy for the next decade and has seen significant successes
- When
- over the past 24-30 months and marking two decades of existence in India
- Where
- in India and expanding to the US
- Why
- to continue backing category-defining companies and doubling down on stakes
- Founding Year
- 2000 (as Sequoia Capital India)
- Exits (Past 24-30 Months)
- Over $3.5 billion
- Returns (Past 24-30 Months)
- Over 10x
- Focus Sectors
- Fintech, AI, Software, Consumer, Deeptech
- US Expansion
- Cross-border business initiative