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Deeptech startup Meine Electric raises $750K in pre-seed round

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Deeptech startup Meine Electric raises $750K in pre-seed round
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Meine Electric, a deeptech energy storage startup, has raised $750,000 (around Rs 6.7 crore) in a pre-seed funding round led by Antler, Rebalance and Venture Catalysts. The round also saw participation from gradCapital, AIC-AU Incubation Foundation, and a group of angel investors. The funding will be used to move the company from lab-scale prototypes to pilot-ready iron-air battery systems and to strengthen its research and engineering capabilities. Founded in 2023 by Priyansh Mohan and Stuti Kakkar, Meine Electric is building iron-air long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems, positioning itself as the first company in APAC and among the few globally working on this technology. The startup is focused on batteries designed for 16–24 hours of storage, aimed at supporting round-the-clock renewable energy usage. Iron-air batteries use abundant materials such as iron, air and water and operate through a reversible rusting process. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, which are typically viable for short-duration storage, iron-air systems are designed for daily cycling and long-duration use, making them suitable for solar-heavy grids. Meine Electric claims its technology is capable of operating at a lower cost of storage compared to existing battery solutions and is optimised for faster charge and discharge to match solar generation cycles. The firm operates from a 5,000 sq ft facility in Chennai, which is being set up for pilot production. It has secured four granted patents and seven international patent filings related to its technology. Going forward, Meine Electric plans to build grid-connected prototypes, followed by larger pilot deployments, with a target to launch containerised iron-air battery systems by 2027. The startup is also engaging with power producers and commercial and industrial customers for pilot projects.

Olee.space raises $3 Mn in seed round

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Olee.space raises $3 Mn in seed round
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Olee.space, a laser-based communication and photonics defense system, has secured $3 million in a seed funding round from Rockstud Capital and other global investors. The fresh funds will be allocated towards scaling production, advancing its quantum-secure communication protocols, and expanding its defense tech roadmap, Olee.space said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by James Solomon and Suman Hiremath, Olee.space is a photonics and defense technology company that builds next-generation systems in Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC), quantum-encrypted networking, and directed energy weapons. Its advanced solutions include resilient systems for terrestrial, inter-satellite, and ground-to-space links, designed for low latency, maximum security, and optimized data throughput. As per the Pune-based startup, Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC) uses low-powered infrared laser beams to deliver ultra-fast, secure data links across land, air, sea, and space. Olee.space’s DEW platform, which is under development for anti-drone/UAV and anti-satellite operations, is designed to deliver precision tracking, real-time targeting, and neutralization of aerial threats. “I have always been fascinated by how lasers function. Working with light gives me happiness and I am here to do as much justice to this domain as any of my able team members. What we do here is rewarding to the country, and would continue doing so,” said James Solomon, founder and CEO of Olee.

Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital

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Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital
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Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital Nanotechnology startup Vimano has raised Rs 25 crore (around $3 million) in its seed round led by Ankur Capital. This is the first investment from Ankur Capital’s new third fund. The proceeds will be used to help them grow their team, start pilot projects, and set up manufacturing. Started in 2019 by Murari Ramkumar and Dr. Nagesh Kini, Vimano makes special membranes used in energy systems like redox flow batteries, fuel cells, and green hydrogen production. These membranes help store and use energy more efficiently. Its technology aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen and make long-term energy storage cheaper. Vimano works on clean energy problems by making special materials that help electricity flow better. Its membrane technology can be changed to fit different uses, making it more useful and powerful. These membranes also waste less energy and last longer than many others available today. The startup is working with partners in the energy space to test and use its tech in real-world projects. According to Vimano, it aspires to speed up the shift to green energy and support industries looking for better ways to store and use clean power. In August last year, Ankur Capital had received commitments from two of its existing Limited Partners into its third fund. Since its inception, the VC firm has been backing deep technology innovations companies such as Captain Fresh, String Bio, Vegrow, Offgrid Energy Lab, BigHaat, Cropin, and Niramai.

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