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Stellaris Venture Partners plans to invest $100 million to $150 million in AI startups in India, focusing on application enablers. The firm is selective, avoiding the rush into AI and looking for strong founders.

It recently led a $3 million funding round in voice AI startup Arrowhead and is also invested in Factors.ai and OrbitShift. While excited about vertical AI applications, Stellaris is cautious about investing in cloud and semiconductor companies due to their high capital needs. The firm adopts a founder-first investment strategy, prioritizing founder qualities over rigid investment theses.