AI startup Bridgetown Research raises $19-M led by Lightspeed, Accel

Bengaluru- and Seattle, WA (USA) based Bridgetown Research , an artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has raised USD 19 million in a Series A funding round led by Lightspeed Ventures and Accel India, with participation from a leading research university. With the fresh capital, the company plans to expand its AI agents’ capabilities and cover a broader range of analyses.Founded by Harsh Sahai, Bridgetown is developing AI-powered agents for business research and analysis, targeting private equity, consulting, and corporate strategy companies. The firm’s services include AI-driven voice bots designed to interview industry experts, gathering proprietary primary data that is then analysed alongside alternative data sources.