Deeptech is giving rise to new kinds of founders and bold ideas: VCs

Deeptech has become a key investing theme in India, and the country's differentiated capabilities has led to the emergence of new kinds of founders, believe venture capitalists focused on this segment. At a panel discussion at TechSparks 2026, moderated by Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO, YourStory and The Bharat Project, the panellists were of the view that bold new ideas are coming from founders and entrepreneurs. Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner, Speciale Invest, said, “Everybody's so bold a