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Discussing startup dynamics, the panelists observed a dramatic shift over the past four years. Indian startups incubated just four years ago pivoted from GAN models to diffusion-based models, often nullifying previous technology investments. Today, startups operating in generative AI are raising significantly larger funds—$8–12 million compared to the initial seed rounds of $1 million—highlighting increasing confidence and maturity but also the fast-changing landscape that demands agility.
Vikram emphasized that investment decisions hinge on whether a business can demonstrate its relevance and longevity in a rapidly evolving AI environment. With AI models learning and improving autonomously, assessing future viability has become more complex.