Speciale Invest has launched an ambitious early-stage investment fund of ₹600 crore (≈ $69 million), aimed at fueling Indian startups in deep-technology domains such as artificial intelligence, space tech, climate tech, and dual-use defence over the next four years

The VC firm, renowned for backing ventures like ePlane Company and Agnikul Cosmos, plans to invest in 18–20 startups with initial ticket sizes ranging between ₹7–10 crore, while reserving over half the fund for follow-on financing. This initiative reinforces India’s push toward self-reliant and innovation-driven industries amid evolving global dynamics.