Sarvam raises $234 million; HCLTech leads the round; hits $1.5 billion in valuation
Sovereign AI firm Sarvam has raised $234 million in a Series B funding round led by HCLTech, reaching a valuation of $1.5 billion. The capital will support the development of frontier AI models and infrastructure tailored for Indian enterprise and government use cases.
Why it matters
This investment highlights the growing importance of sovereign AI ecosystems and the strategic interest of major IT firms in domestic AI model development.
Sarvam, a sovereign AI firm, on Monday (June 15, 2026) said it has raised $234 million in the first close of its $300 million Series B at a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion.
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