Participated · Seed · Aug 2026

Quarkitech develops a software library that applies tensor networks to compress high-volume sensor data generated by radar, LiDAR, hyperspectral imagers and electro-optical sensors at the point of capture. In laboratory testing the company reported a 26x reduction in data volume while retaining 98% of mission-critical information on drone-captured images. Its library is designed to run on existing onboard computing infrastructure and can be tuned for different sensor streams. Quarkitech is validating its laboratory results under operational conditions involving moving platforms, heat, vibration, limited onboard power and intermittent connectivity. The company is in discussions with private defence and space operators for pilot deployments and plans a limited number of integrations with platform manufacturers, operators and research institutions in the coming year. The recent pre-seed funding will be used to further develop the core compression algorithm library and advance deployments on defence and space platforms.

Led · Equity · Aug 2026

Founded in November 2024 and based in Bengaluru, Zoppler Systems develops indigenous RF sensing products and a vendor-agnostic decision and autonomy platform powered by Edge AI. Its open architecture is designed to integrate sensing, intelligence, and response across localized and networked deployments without requiring replacement of compatible legacy infrastructure. The platform supports localized and networked autonomy so multiple assets can share intelligence and coordinate mission-critical responses. Zoppler cites applications across airborne, ground, naval and future space domains, as well as dual-use markets including critical infrastructure, ports, airports, energy, industrial facilities, and logistics. The company intends to use recent funding to accelerate product development, strengthen field validation, expand engineering capabilities, and scale deployments. The article does not provide revenue, user, or prior funding metrics.

Led · Equity · Jun 2026

TREVEL operates a fully integrated premium all-electric cab-hailing service aimed at improving safety and reliability for urban riders. The company was founded to address persistent ride-hailing issues such as cancellations, inconsistent service and surge pricing. TREVEL emphasizes a controlled, integrated model to deliver consistent service and manage unit economics as it scales. Its current stated plan is to use newly raised capital to expand its electric fleet and service footprint across Indian cities. The company has initiated a $1 million early fundraising round with early investor commitments to support that expansion.

Led · Series A · Jun 2026

Integra Robotics develops robotics and AI-powered systems for industrial, defence, and other high-risk environments, including collaborative and industrial robotic arms, unmanned ground vehicles, vision systems, and automation platforms. Its offerings target manufacturing, warehousing, security, defence, and subsea applications. The company’s platform combines human supervision with machine automation and uses operational data from deployments to improve robotic performance and automate repetitive tasks over time. Founded in 2017 by Abhit Kumar and Cameron Norris, Integra positions itself to scale deployments across multiple high-risk use cases. The recent $1.12 million pre-Series A raise is intended to accelerate product deployment, expand market presence, and further develop the company’s data and automation capabilities. No revenue, user, or valuation metrics were disclosed in the coverage.

Led · Seed · Apr 2026

Vikra Ocean Tech builds a unified, interoperable ocean robotics stack comprising deep-water remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), amphibious crawling robots, and AI-enabled imaging and communication systems. Its hardware stack includes indigenous cameras, lighting, diver communication systems, and AI-based video enhancement tools, and the company has developed deep-ocean camera and lighting systems rated to 2,000 meters. Vikra reports early traction in defence and commercial sectors and has secured two iDEX grants from the Indian Army and the Indian Coast Guard. Its ASV systems are seeing adoption in offshore marine exploration applications. The company aims to reduce dependence on imported underwater robotics by offering cost-effective, mission-ready systems and plans to use the new capital to scale manufacturing and expand sales to defence and PSUs.