Qualcomm to invest $150 million in Indian AI, tech startups
19 Feb 2026, 02:12 PMThe investment firm will look to invest in AI-led innovations in automotive, IoT, robotics, and mobile technologies.
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Qualcomm Ventures, the investment arm of the US-based semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm, will invest $150 million (Rs 1,360 crore) in Indian technology and artificial intelligence (AI) startups.
The company's decision to back India's fast-growing technology and artificial intelligence startup ecosystem came alongside its participation in the AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi.
The investment firm will look to invest in AI-led innovations in automotive, IoT, robotics, and mobile technologies. Qualcomm will work closely with them and allow access to its deep technology expertise and global reach.
"India has become one of the world’s most vibrant centers of innovation, and we’re proud to deepen our long-standing commitment to its startup ecosystem," said Quinn Li, senior vice president, Qualcomm Technologies, and global head of Qualcomm Ventures.
The company has invested in over 40 startups in India since 2007, with a portfolio consisting of Jio, MapMyIndia, idealForge, Shadowfax, Cavli Wireless, SpotDraft, and Tonetag.
The California-based company invested in 16 new companies in AI, data center, edge computing, robotics, and connected intelligence in 2025.
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