Bessemer Venture Partners, a global venture capital firm, anticipates significant disruption in its investment strategies due to artificial intelligence (AI). The firm is channeling a considerable portion of its new $350 million India-specific fund into AI-driven opportunities. Senior executives highlighted the necessity for companies to adopt AI to remain competitive. Bessemer, active in India for over 20 years, aims to invest in early-stage startups across sectors like fintech and digital health, leveraging India’s unique blend of AI and service talent. The firm has previously invested in notable companies like Swiggy and BigBasket, and is excited about the potential for innovation in India’s digital economy.