Surge by Peak XV
Surge is Peak XV Partners' (formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia) seed-stage program, launched in 2019, for startups in India, Southeast Asia and beyond. Peak XV invests $500K to $5M of seed capital per company and provides hands-on help with hiring, product, GTM, PR, policy and global expansion. Cohorts are announced roughly once a year; Surge 12 (September 2026) had 18 companies.
At a glance
Surge by Peak XV key facts
- Investment
- $5M
- Deal terms
- Seed investment of $500K up to $5M per company from Peak XV (ceiling raised from $3M with Surge 12); co-investors welcome. Instrument and equity stake not published.
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, India
- Cohort locations
- Bengaluru, India; Singapore; United States; United Arab Emirates
- Stage
- idea, pre-seed, seed
- Sectors
- general, ai
- Application cycle
- Rolling applications; cohorts announced about once a year (Surge 11 in September 2025, Surge 12 in September 2026)
Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; Surge says it replies within 2-3 weeks. Surge 12 (18 startups, $50M+ invested) was unveiled on September 28, 2026. No date published for Surge 13.
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Notable alumni
- Airalo
- Atlan
- Multiplier
- KhataBook
- Relevance AI
FAQ
Applying to Surge by Peak XV
- How much does Surge by Peak XV invest?
- Surge by Peak XV's standard deal: Seed investment of $500K up to $5M per company from Peak XV (ceiling raised from $3M with Surge 12); co-investors welcome. Instrument and equity stake not published.
- When is the Surge by Peak XV application deadline?
- Application cycle: Rolling applications; cohorts announced about once a year (Surge 11 in September 2025, Surge 12 in September 2026). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; Surge says it replies within 2-3 weeks. Surge 12 (18 startups, $50M+ invested) was unveiled on September 28, 2026. No date published for Surge 13.
- Where is Surge by Peak XV based?
- Surge by Peak XV is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Cohorts run in Bengaluru, India, Singapore, United States, United Arab Emirates.
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