Unicorn India Ventures Takes US Route to Scale Indian Deep-Tech Startups

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Unicorn India Ventures (UIV) has announced the launch of its US operations, appointing former Google executive Kishore Kanakamedala as Venture Partner to lead its international expansion.

The decision is intended to help Indian deep-tech startups enter the US market, develop relationships with investors and access technology ecosystems that could support their commercial growth.

The announcement comes shortly after UIV's ₹1,000 crore IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I reached its first close at ₹450 crore, with participation from US investors.

Beyond Funding, a Push for Market Access

Under the new arrangement, Kanakamedala will join UIV's investment team and develop a network of operator-investors in the US.

The firm plans to build a team of mid-to-senior-level professionals who can connect its portfolio companies with relevant industry ecosystems, potential partners and investment opportunities.

For Indian deep-tech companies, international expansion can involve challenges that differ significantly from those faced by conventional software startups.

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