Peak XV selects 18 startups for 12th Surge cohort, doubles down on AI and deep tech

Venture capital firm Peak XV has selected 18 startups for the 12th cohort of Surge, its seed-stage accelerator programme. The cohort spans artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, space technology, consumer internet, healthcare, financial services and music. Through Surge, Peak XV invests up to $5 million in a startup  and provides support across hiring, product development, engineering, go-to-market strategy, communications, policy and global expansion.