Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI

Key people or organizations: Lightspeed, India

Specific figures mentioned: $250M

Story focus: Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI

Source context: The venture firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds for the first time, as it shifts to a shorter investment period.

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