The investments were announced at the Impact AI PitchFest during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where founders pitched their ideas to investors, operators, and other ecosystem leaders.
Sethi, who led the firm’s AI investments and worked with companies like Sarvam, BharatPe, Apna, and Darwinbox, has submitted his resignation and will be transitioning out, according to sources.
Sahai joined Sequoia Capital India & SEA in April 2023 and continued as CPO at Peak XV after its split from Sequoia Capital US. His departure adds to a wave of senior exits following the firm’s restructuring and evolving investment strategy.
Rajan Anandan, the managing director of venture capital firm Peak XV Partners, disclosed on Thursday that the firm has "approximately Rs 16,000 crores of dry powder" readily available for investment in businesses.
The early-stage venture capital arm of Peak XV Partners, Surge Ventures, led the Rs 43.71 crore (or $5.2 million) initial fundraising round for SalarySe, an app that provides financial assistance to salaried workers.