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Sarvam AI
Building large language models targeted at unique uses in Indian languages
About Sarvam AI
Sarvam AI is an Indian startup specializing in Generative AI, founded by Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar. The company is focused on developing a full stack for Generative AI, which includes research-led innovations in training custom AI models and an enterprise-grade platform for authoring and deployment. Sarvam AI aims to make the development, deployment, and distribution of Generative AI applications in India more robust, performant, and cost-effective. The company serves enterprises looking to leverage Generative AI for their business needs, particularly those grappling with how to implement these technologies effectively. Sarvam AI operates in the Indian market, targeting a diverse linguistic culture with bespoke AI solutions. The business model revolves around creating efficient large language models and bespoke enterprise models, generating revenue through enterprise deployments and custom AI solutions. Recently, Sarvam AI secured a landmark $41 million in Series A funding led by Lightspeed, with support from Peak XV Partners and Khosla Ventures. This funding will accelerate the adoption of Generative AI in India, enabling enterprises to harness its potential more effectively.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, India
- Employees
- 123
- Open positions
- 25
- Dealroom signal
- 95.7/100
- Sector
- AI, Core AI, Spinout, Verified Unicorns and $1B Exits, Generative AI, genAI Model Maker, ai model layer, DT and LS
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Jun 2026 | $234M | $1.5B | Nvidia · HCLTech · Bessemer Venture Partners · Amazon | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Dec 2023 | $42M | $168M | Lightspeed Venture Partners · Peak XV Partners · Khosla Ventures | ↗ |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Sarvam AI is 1.2M monthly website visits, up 34.8% over the last three months. Sarvam AI's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage
HCLTech
Nvidia
Bessemer Venture PartnersAmazon
Prosperity7 Ventures
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
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