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Marine robotics startup EyeROV raises Rs 13 Cr in pre-Series A round

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Marine robotics startup EyeROV raises Rs 13 Cr in pre-Series A round
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Marine robotics startup EyeROV has raised Rs 13 crore ($1.44 million) in a pre-Series A funding round co-invested by AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures. The proceeds will be used to accelerate research and development, support new product innovation, and expand its presence in India and international markets. Founded in 2017, EyeROV operates in the marine robotics and underwater inspection segment, developing remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for infrastructure, energy, and defence applications. The firm claims to have executed over 150 projects for more than 80 clients across power, oil and gas, ports, shipping, and government sectors. EyeROV’s client base includes organisations such as Tata Power, NHPC, Adani, ONGC, BPCL, and Maersk, along with government and defence bodies including the Indian Navy, DRDO, and the Indian Coast Guard. The startup has also recently secured an order worth Rs 47 crore from the Indian Navy. EyeROV integrates non-destructive testing (NDT) payloads such as ultrasonic testing, sonar imaging, and AI-based inspection tools into its robotic systems. It serves sectors including power, oil and gas, ports, infrastructure, marine research, and defence, offering both product sales and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) models.

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Marine robotics startup EyeROV raises $1.2 Mn in pre-Series A

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Marine robotics startup EyeROV raises $1.2 Mn in pre-Series A
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Marine robotics deep-tech startup EyeROV has raised INR 10 Crore (about $1.2 million) in a pre-Series A round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The company had previously raised $788K from GAIL and others. The funds will be used to strengthen its geographical expansion into international markets and develop advanced marine robotics products and solutions, EyeROV said in a press-release. Co-founded in 2016 by Johns T Mathai and Kannappa Palaniappan P, EyeROV is a deep-tech company which is specialized in marine robotics and AI. The Company aims to empower industries such as energy, maritime, defense, and infrastructure through its cutting-edge unmanned technologies. According to the Kochi-based company, it has introduced commercial underwater drones/ROVs and launched an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) that provides solutions in both India and the MENA region. EyeROV also manufactures solutions for infrastructure inspections and collaborating with defense R&D labs and forces through the Innovations for Defence Excellence (IDEX) initiative to develop maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions. EyeROV claims that it serves prominent clients including Tata, Adani, BPCL, DRDO, and the Indian Coast Guard, having completed over 100 underwater inspections. It intends to triple its revenue by the end of the financial year by boosting sales in both domestic and international markets.

ProcMart raises Rs 25 Cr in pre-Series B round

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ProcMart raises Rs 25 Cr in pre-Series B round
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Business-to-business procurement marketplace ProcMart has raised Rs 25 crore ($3 million) in its pre-Series B round from Sixth Sense Ventures India. The board at ProcMart has issued 5,933 pre-series B CCPS at an issue price of Rs 42,127 each to raise Rs 25 crore, its regulatory filing soured from the RoC shows. Previously, the startup had raised $10 million in its Series A round led by Sixth Sense Ventures in November 2022. Following the fresh proceeds, Sixth Sense became the largest external stakeholder with 30% stake in ProcMart while its founder and chief executive officer Anish Popli will command 41.76% of the company. As per the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the latest capital injection has been done at a valuation, which is Rs 275 crore. Founded in 2015 by Anish Popli, the IndiaMART-backed startup provides supply chain solutions and infrastructure to businesses including services such as purchase order management, contract administration, master data management, e-catalogue management and market intelligence. ProcMart’s clients include Colgate, Mondelez, Harman, and Vedanta. It has 13 offices in India and one in Malaysia. The company also launched white-label in 2022 to provide construction equipment. The Noida-based company recently announced a strategic collaboration with local vendors in the biomass briquettes and pellets manufacturing sector. It competes with Lightspeed Ventures-backed Udaan in the B2B supply chain space.

iHub Robotics raises Rs 4.3 Cr in pre-Seed round

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iHub Robotics raises Rs 4.3 Cr in pre-Seed round
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iHub Robotics raises Rs 4.3 Cr in pre-Seed round Humanoid robotics startup iHub Robotics has raised Rs 4.3 crore (about $520K) in a pre-seed funding round from U.S. investors. The company had previously raised $20 million in the same round in Oct. 2023. The fresh capital will be utilized to establish humanoid robotics manufacturing facilities in Kerala, reinforcing its vision to make India a global leader in robotics and AI-driven automation, iHub Robotics said in a press release. Co-founded in 2021 by Athil Krishna, Akhil K Haridasan, and Sarath S, iHub Robotics provides intelligent robotics solutions that are revolutionizing the way businesses operate. It aims to transform industries with cutting-edge technology, enabling them to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. iHub Robotics states that it has already made a significant international impact, exporting its semi-humanoid robot, Tara Gen-1, to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Tara Gen-1 is the most advanced semi-humanoid robot in India, built with cutting-edge AI and robotics technology. It is designed to operate in hospitality, healthcare, airports, railway stations, and various customer service roles, enhancing efficiency and automation in these industries. Tara Gen-1 leverages advanced human behavior intelligence, allowing it to recognize and respond to human emotions, engage in natural conversations using AI-powered speech recognition, and adapt to different environments with real-time decision-making. It assists customers with navigation, inquiries, and personalized service, functioning seamlessly in multi-language settings. According to the Kerala-based company, it is also committed to empowering the next generation of AI and robotics innovators. The company has launched the iHub School of Learning, a platform dedicated to educating and training students in AI and robotics, with a mission to empower 100,000 students with future-ready skills in deep-tech. iHub Robotics also expects to create over 150 jobs in the next two years, contributing to India’s deep-tech ecosystem.

Robotics startup Octobotics raises Rs 10 Cr in seed round

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Robotics startup Octobotics raises Rs 10 Cr in seed round
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AI-enabled NDT robotics startup Octobotics has raised around Rs 10 crore in its seed funding round led by Navam Capital, with participation from BYT Capital. The proceeds will be used to accelerate product development, strengthen field validation, and support international expansion. A portion of the funds will also be deployed toward certification processes and expanding operations across India, Singapore, and the Middle East. Founded in 2020 by Ishan Bhatnagar and Gulshan Kumar, Octobotics builds AI-enabled non-destructive testing (NDT) robotics platforms for inspection in asset-intensive sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, power, marine, and railways. It focuses on inspection use cases in hazardous and hard-to-access environments. Octobotics currently serves organisations including the Indian Navy, Indian Oil Corporation, BPCL, HPCL, Aarti Industries, GSFC, and Saudi S-Chem. The startup reported Rs 2 crore in revenue in the last fiscal year. Its product portfolio includes rail inspection systems, automated weld inspection platforms, and specialised NDT tools for elevated and confined inspection zones. These systems automate manual inspection tasks and convert inspection data into actionable insights for asset operators.

Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital

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Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital
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Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital Chandigarh-based AI-robotics startup Terafac has raised Rs 6.5 crore ($800K) in a pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital. Other investors include DEVC, Bharat Founders Fund, Innovation Mission Punjab, and select angels. The proceeds will be used for product innovation, market expansion, and hiring. Founded by Anubhi Khandelwal and Amrit Singh, Terafac has developed an AI-Vision platform that converts standard industrial robots into intelligent, self-adjusting machines. Its first product, WeldT, automates welding using computer vision to handle high product variations. The startup plans to expand its solution across tasks like gluing, painting, and inspection. Terafac operates on a "Software-as-a-Skill" model and targets 80 deployments across 20 customers in the next year. Its business model revolves around providing AI-based manufacturing automation tools to OEMs and factories, aiming to reach Rs 8 crore in ARR by FY26.

Exclusive: Niqo Robotics raises $9 Mn in a new round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: Niqo Robotics raises $9 Mn in a new round
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Agritech robotics firm Niqo Robotics (formerly TartanSense) has raised Rs 74.7 crore or $9 million in a new round led by Brida Innovation Ventures. The fresh funding comes after a hiatus of three years for the Bengaluru-based company. The board of Niqo Robotics has passed a special resolution to issue 8,577 preference shares at a price of Rs 87,090 each to raise Rs 74.7 crore, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Bidra Innovation Ventures pumped in Rs 41.5 crore while exiting investor Omnivore Partners also subscribed to the round with Rs 33.2 crore. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has been valued at around Rs 290 crore or $35 million (post-money) Following the fresh proceeds, Omnivore Partners emerged as the largest external stakeholder with 25.7% followed by Brida Innovation and Blume Ventures which commanded 18% and 10.7%, respectively. Its sole founder Jaisimha Rao holds more than a quarter of the company. See TheKredible for the complete shareholding pattern. Founded in 2015 by Jaisimha Rao, Niqo Robotics specializes in crafting compact agricultural robots empowered with AI-driven computer vision technology which claims to reduce costs and increase profitability. The company announced its rebranding to Niqo Robotics in March last year. Niqo Robotics has raised $16 million to date including its $5 million in Series A round from FMC, Omnivore, and Blume Ventures in August 2021. The firm also scored a $2 million Seed round in 2019. While the company would disclose its FY24 numbers later this year, the nine-year-old firm’s Indian entity largely remained in pre-revenue stage with a revenue of only Rs 1.3 crore during FY23. At the same time, its losses spiked twofolds to Rs 9.8 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2023.

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