# DeepTech

Type: Technology

Source: AI Intelligence Brief — https://getaibrief.com/entity/deeptech
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-04**: NVIDIA Acquisition — NVIDIA officially acquires Illumex to bolster its AI data infrastructure capabilities.
- **2021**: Seed Investment — Cardumen Capital leads the seed round for Illumex.
- **2019**: Fund Launch — Cardumen Capital launches its 2019 vintage DeepTech fund.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Info Edge AI Investments Return 31% IRR; 28 Startups Now Worth Rs 1,268 Cr
2026-06-23 02:08:51 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Info Edge's AI-focused startup portfolio of 28 companies has achieved a 31% gross IRR and a valuation of Rs 1,268 crore. The investment predates the mainstream AI boom, and includes beneficiaries of India's national AI mission.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/info-edge-ai-investments-31-percent-irr

### NVIDIA Acquires Illumex, Validating Cardumen Capital's DeepTech Strategy
2026-03-04 02:16:59 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

NVIDIA has acquired Illumex, a Generative AI data infrastructure startup, marking a major exit for lead seed investor Cardumen Capital. The deal underscores the growing demand for robust data governance layers within the global AI computing stack.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/nvidia-acquires-illumex-cardumen-capital-exit

### India’s Tech Ecosystem Hits $9.1B in 2025 as AI Dominates DeepTech Funding
2026-02-26 00:30:33 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Indian tech startups secured $9.1 billion in 2025, marking a 23% year-on-year increase driven by a shift toward execution-led maturity. Artificial Intelligence emerged as the primary catalyst, capturing 91% of the $2.3 billion invested in the DeepTech sector.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/india-tech-startup-funding-2025-ai-deeptech

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