
Aug 4, 2026
✦CNBC TV18
Sarvam AI open to government investment, eyes more fundraising for sovereign AI push
Sarvam AI is open to government investment after securing a $300 million funding round that valued the company at $1.5 billion. Co-founder Pratyush Kumar said, "Investments and ownership are a more detailed conversation, but we are open to it." The startup now needs more capital to build local AI infrastructure.