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Peak XV Partners raises $1.3 billion first fund after Sequoia split

Peak XV Partners raises $1.3 billion first fund after Sequoia split

23 Feb 2026, 11:17 AM

The fund was raised across three vehicles - India seed fund, India venture fund and Asia Pacific fund - to invest in companies across stages.

Peak XV top partners exit, a key retention marks a week of upheaval

Peak XV top partners exit, a key retention marks a week of upheaval

07 Feb 2026, 14:51 PM

The coordinated exit of Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal and Tejeshwi Sharma comes at a time when Peak XV is in the middle of closing its first fully independent fund of $1.2-$1.5 billion.

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