{
  "id": 206899,
  "title": "Deeptech backer Piper Serica raises Rs 300 crore in first close of new fund",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/deeptech-backer-piper-serica-raises-rs-300-crore-in-first-close-of",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-06T04:43:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Economic Times Tech",
    "slug": "economic-times-tech",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/deeptech-backer-piper-serica-raises-rs-300-crore-in-first-close-of-new-fund/articleshow/132982014.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Piper Serica has secured Rs 300 crore for its Bharat Tech Fund. This new fund will invest in deeptech startups across various sectors. Nearly half the capital came from repeat investors from the firm's first fund. The fund aims to support entrepreneurs building strong intellectual property from India. Piper Serica expects to complete fundraising earlier than planned due to strong interest.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}