New Delhi, Feb 17: Peak XV today announced investments in five early-stage AI companies at Impact AI PitchFest, part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Together, the companies represent a growing shift in how AI is being built and used in India, moving beyond generic tools toward AI systems that actively guide decisions, take action, and reduce friction in everyday life and work.
As AI adoption accelerates, a new category of products is emerging. Instead of acting as passive assistants, these systems reason with users, make recommendations, and operate directly inside high-frequency workflows, from finding jobs and building careers to selling online, collaborating at work, and consuming entertainment. This shift toward agent-driven AI marks a more grounded and practical phase of AI adoption in India.
“India’s AI opportunity will not be defined by who builds the biggest models, but by who builds products that work at population scale,”said Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Peak XV. “With over 900 million Indians online, the real opportunity lies in solving for real needs, helping people find jobs, grow income, and build businesses using AI. This focus on meeting the real needs of Indian users and building products at population scale is what will define India’s leadership in AI. The five companies we are backing reflect that shift, applying AI in ways that drive real outcomes for Indian consumers and enterprises.”
Across the five companies, AI agents are embedded into moments that matter. They help professionals evaluate career moves, enable sellers to grow income, support teams in thinking and execution, and create consumer experiences shaped by Indian language and culture. Rather than abstract capabilities, these products are designed for repeat use, trust, and long-term engagement.
The investments were announced at Impact AI PitchFest on 17 February 2026, where founders presented to investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders as part of the India AI Impact Summit.