- Chennai based deeptech startup Solinas Integrity has raised $5.5 million in a Series A1 funding round co led by Mela Ventures and Hero Enterprise Family Office.
- The round also saw participation from Luthra Group along with follow on investments from existing backers SVL SME Fund, managed by SBI Ventures, Rainmatter Capital, and 8X Ventures Fund I.
- The fresh capital will be deployed to expand manufacturing capacity, accelerate product development, strengthen the company's software infrastructure, and support working capital requirements.
- Solinas plans to expand its presence in international markets, particularly the Middle East and Southeast Asia, while developing new robotics solutions for the water, sanitation, industrial, and defence sectors.
- Founded in 2018 by Divanshu Kumar and Moinak Banerjee, the IIT Madras incubated startup builds robotics and AI powered solutions for underground water and sanitation infrastructure.
- Its product portfolio includes Endobot for pipeline inspection, HomoSEP for mechanised sewer and septic tank cleaning, and SWASTH AI, an infrastructure intelligence platform that uses inspection data for asset mapping and predictive analytics.
- According to the company, its solutions have been deployed across more than 30 cities in 15 Indian states and are also in use by Dubai Municipality.
- The company said it is also expanding into adjacent sectors such as oil and gas and defence, where its robotics and inspection technologies can be applied to critical infrastructure.
Solinas Integrity, founded in 2018 by Divanshu Kumar and Moinak Banerjee, has raised $5.5 million in a Series A1 funding round co-led by Mela Ventures and Hero Enterprise Family Office. The funding will enhance manufacturing capacity and accelerate product development.135
The startup, incubated at IIT Madras, specializes in robotics and AI-powered solutions for underground water and sanitation infrastructure. Its product lineup includes Endobot for pipeline inspection, HomoSEP for mechanized sewer cleaning, and SWASTH AI, an infrastructure intelligence platform.46
According to the company, its solutions are currently deployed in over 30 cities across 15 Indian states and are also utilized by Dubai Municipality. The fresh capital will also support working capital requirements and strengthen the company's software infrastructure.7
In addition to expanding its manufacturing capabilities, Solinas aims to penetrate international markets, focusing on the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The company is also exploring adjacent sectors such as oil and gas and defense, where its robotics and inspection technologies can be applied to critical infrastructure.8
“The fresh capital will expand manufacturing capacity, accelerate product development, and strengthen software infrastructure. Solinas plans to enter the Middle East and Southeast Asia while developing robotics for water, sanitation, industrial, and defence sectors.”
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