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Peak XV raises Surge seed cheque cap to $5 million

Original: Peak XV підняла чек Surge до 5 мільйонів доларів на посівній стадії. 28 вересня 2026 року Peak XV Partners оголосила нов

Peak XV Partners announced Surge 12, the latest cohort of its Surge accelerator, on September 28, 2026. The programme selected 18 startups and raised the maximum cheque per team from $3 million to $5 million at the seed stage. The move underlines intensifying competition among major venture funds to back promising early-stage companies with larger initial investments.

Why now: The venture firm's decision to significantly increase its seed-stage cheque size signals rising valuations and competition for early-stage deals.

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