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- 1Gen Z founder builds $3.7 billion defense tech startup backed by Sequoia●How a Gen Zer built a $3.7 billion defense tech startup backed by Sequoia
A young entrepreneur has built a defense technology company now valued at $3.7 billion, with backing from Sequoia Capital. The story highlights how the founder scaled the startup despite being part of Generation Z, drawing attention to the growing wave of young founders entering the defense sector as venture capital flows into military and security technology.
- 2Peak XV raises Surge seed funding cap to $5M▼Peak XV lifts Surge seed cap to $5M, backs 18-startup cohort
Sequoia's India and Southeast Asia spinout Peak XV Partners has increased the seed funding cap for its Surge accelerator program to $5 million and unveiled a new cohort of 18 startups. The move signals larger initial checks for early-stage founders in the region, amid continued competition among venture investors to back promising startups earlier and at bigger sizes.