This sector will explode in India | Deep Tech: Semiconductor, Drones & Defence

This sector will explode in India | Deep Tech: Semiconductor, Drones & Defence

From The SOIC Podcast by SOIC

April 30, 2026 · 1h 4m

About this episode

The episode discusses deep tech investing in India and its potential to significantly boost the economy.

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, we sit down with Rajeev Mantri from Navam Capital to break down one of the most important themes for India’s future — deep tech investing. We discuss what deep tech really means, how it is different from traditional businesses, and why it can drive India’s journey from a 4 trillion to a 10 trillion dollar economy. You will learn how venture capital works step by step, how investors evaluate startups, and how idea pipelines are built through networks, founders...

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Guest: Rajeev Mantri

Topics covered

  • deep tech
  • semiconductors
  • drones
  • defence
  • venture capital
  • startup evaluation
  • economic growth

Keywords

  • deep tech
  • semiconductors
  • drones
  • defence
  • venture capital
  • startups
  • economic growth

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Organizations: Navam Capital

Places: India

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