Last mentioned: Mar 16, 2026
Cohort Onboarding
First wave of Activate-backed startups expected to begin co-building with Nvidia architects.
Nvidia Partnership Announced
Multi-year collaboration established to provide technical resources and model access to Indian startups.
Activate Fund Launched
Aakrit Vaish and Pratyush Choudhury launch the $75M fund targeting early-stage AI founders.
As AI transitions from simple chat interfaces to complex research engines, Perplexity AI is emerging as a central hub for advanced workflows. However, the company faces significant headwinds from legacy platforms and a shifting educational landscape that emphasizes core scientific fundamentals.
Activate, a $75 million venture fund led by Aakrit Vaish, has entered a multi-year partnership with Nvidia to provide Indian AI founders with early access to compute, proprietary models, and technical expertise. The collaboration targets startups at the pre-company stage, integrating them into the Nvidia Inception program to accelerate global product development.
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