Info Edge Updates on AI, Deeptech, and Consumer Tech Investments
Info Edge has invested ₹4,900 crore in 135 startups, now valued at ₹41,300 crore (8.4x multiple, ~33% gross IRR). The AI/Deeptech portfolio saw ₹1,003 crore invested, now valued at ₹1,827 crore. The Consumer Tech portfolio has ₹2,755 crore invested, valued at ₹37,214 crore.
The update provides substantial financial metrics on a large investment portfolio, detailing multiples and IRRs, which are material information for investors and significantly impact the company's valuation perception.
The announcement details significant growth and strong returns in Info Edge's investments across AI, Deeptech, and Consumer Technology sectors, indicating successful strategic deployment of capital and positive future outlook.
Info Edge (India) Limited has provided shareholders with an update on its investments in the Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deeptech, and Consumer Technology sectors. The company has invested approximately ₹4,900 crore across 135 startups, which is now valued at approximately ₹41,300 crore, reflecting an 8.4x multiple and a ~33% gross IRR. Of this total, Info Edge and its group companies invested approximately ₹3,600 crore, with external Limited Partners (LPs) investing the balance ₹1,300 crore in the managed Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). The combined gross IRR of the managed AIFs is approximately 22%.
In the AI and Deeptech sectors, Info Edge has invested ₹1,003 crore in 54 startups since 2020. The AI portfolio, with ₹614 crore deployed across 28 companies, is valued at ₹1,268 crore (2.1x multiple, ~31% gross IRR). The Deeptech portfolio, with ₹455 crore deployed across 30 companies, is valued at ₹559 crore (1.2x multiple, ~15% gross IRR). Several portfolio companies, like Gnani.ai, ePlane, and Manastu Space, have received significant government support through programs like IndiaAI Mission and the RDI scheme.
The Consumer Tech portfolio remains the largest part, with ₹2,755 crore invested across 45 startups, now valued at ₹37,214 crore (13.5x multiple, ~34% gross IRR). The company emphasizes its strategy of identifying exceptional founders early, investing before consensus, and staying invested for the long term, believing that India is poised to create globally relevant technology companies.
As of March 31, 2026, the fair market value of AIF investments is based on independent valuation exercises. The company notes that intermediate IRRs are subject to market fluctuations and the true performance will be realized through exits or IPOs.
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