Google-backed AI venture capitalist raises ₹2,000 crore seed fund

Google-backed AI venture capital firm Gradient has announced the closure of a new $220 million (over ₹2,000 crore) fifth fund as a fully independent firm. The firm, which focuses entirely on seed and pre-seed AI companies, has led seed rounds for more than 500 AI founders. It has backed startups like Lambda, Writer, Airspace Intelligence, and Krea.