Info Edge, known for backing Zomato, has disclosed in a shareholders’ letter that it has invested ₹1,003 Cr across 54 AI and deeptech startups from 2020 until March 31, 2026. The company stated that its AI and deeptech portfolios represent a significant early investment in technologies expected to influence the next decade for India and beyond.The AI portfolio includes 28 companies such as Aftershoot, Gnani.ai, Jurisphere, Pascal AI, and Phot.ai, with an investment of ₹614 Cr. Currently, these investments are valued at ₹1,268 Cr, reflecting a 2.1X internal rate of return (IRR) and a gross IRR of 31%. Meanwhile, the deeptech portfolio consists of 30 companies, with 26 active, including Anscer, CynLr, Manastu Space, Temple, and Unbox Robotics. Info Edge has invested ₹455 Cr in this segment, which spans areas like robotics, immuno-oncology, semiconductors, and electric mobility, primarily at the IP creation and R&D stages. The current valuation of these holdings stands at ₹559 Cr, indicating a 1.2X multiple and a gross IRR of 15%.Info Edge, which has previously supported consumer tech firms like Eternal and PB Fintech, views consumer internet as a cornerstone of its investment strategy. As of FY26, the company reported a total investment of ₹2,755 Cr across 45 consumer tech and consumer-AI startups, now valued at ₹37,214 Cr, representing a 13.5X multiple and a gross IRR of 34%. The company is shifting its focus towards AI, believing that established consumer businesses can enhance their operations and customer interactions through AI technologies. Overall, Info Edge has invested ₹4,900 Cr across 135 startups, with a portfolio now valued at ₹41,300 Cr, reflecting an 8.4X multiple and a gross IRR of approximately 33%. Of this total investment, ₹1,300 Cr was sourced from external Limited Partners through managed Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), with the remainder funded by Info Edge and its group companies.