Sarvam AI Secures $74 Million In Nvidia-Led Series B Extension

Bengaluru-based AI startup Sarvam AI has successfully closed a $74 million Series B extension funding round, bringing its total valuation to approximately $1.51 billion. The round was led by chipmaker Nvidia, which contributed $25 million to secure a 1.66% stake in the company. Other notable participants included Glade Brook Capital and Gaja Capital, providing a significant capital injection to accelerate the development of foundation models tailored for Indian languages.

This investment marks a pivotal transition in the relationship between Nvidia and Sarvam AI, moving from a standard supplier-customer arrangement to a strategic partnership involving equity ownership. By aligning with Sarvam AI, Nvidia is effectively embedding itself into the Indian AI ecosystem, supporting the startup's mission to compete with global frontier models. The capital will be utilized to scale infrastructure and support the development of a massive trillion-parameter model.

Sarvam AI is currently focused on expanding its enterprise product suite, with a wider rollout of its Epoch builder platform scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. The company aims to address the unique linguistic diversity of India through its proprietary foundation models. This funding provides the necessary runway for Sarvam to solidify its position as a leader in the domestic AI landscape while preparing for its next phase of technological expansion.