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Peak XV raises Surge seed funding cap to $5M with new 18-startup cohort
Original: Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/peak-xv-go
Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners has increased the maximum seed investment through its Surge accelerator program to $5 million and introduced a new cohort of 18 startups. The move comes as the firm reportedly raises the bar for Series A funding, with the new cohort reportedly focused on AI startups.
Why now: Peak XV's larger seed checks and rising Series A bar signal shifting venture funding dynamics for startups
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