Solinas Integrity, a climate deep-tech startup from IIT Madras, has secured $5.5 million in Series A1 funding to scale its robotics solutions globally.

Key Takeaways

  • Solinas Integrity raised $5.5 million in a Series A1 funding round.
  • The round was led by Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures and co-led by Mela Ventures.
  • The startup focuses on AI and robotics for water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Expansion plans include Middle East and Southeast Asia markets.

CHENNAI: Solinas Integrity, a climate deep-tech and robotics company incubated at the IIT Madras Research Park, has successfully secured $5.5 million in a Series A1 funding round. The investment was led by Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures and co-led by Mela Ventures, with significant participation from the Luthra Group.

The funding round saw continued support from existing investors, including SBI Ventures via the SVL-SME Fund, Rainmatter, and 8X Ventures Fund I. Founded by Divanshu Kumar and Moinak Banerjee, Solinas specializes in building advanced AI and robotics systems designed to inspect, clean, and digitize underground water and wastewater networks, directly addressing issues like leakage, contamination, and the elimination of manual scavenging.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that as urbanization accelerates, the resilience of urban water infrastructure becomes critical. Solinas is not just providing a service; they are providing a technological shield against the inefficiencies and hazards of traditional manual maintenance methods in rapidly growing economies.

Solinas is changing the landscape through a vertically integrated robotics platform that maps underground infrastructure and delivers end-to-end solutions.

The fresh capital is earmarked for aggressive scaling within India—targeting municipal corporations across various states—and establishing a strategic international footprint in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Furthermore, the company aims to diversify its technology into the Oil and Gas and Defence sectors, targeting a revenue milestone of ₹100 crore by FY2028.

Historical Background

The incubation model at IIT Madras has consistently produced high-impact startups. By bridging the gap between academic research in robotics and real-world sanitation challenges, Solinas represents the new wave of Indian 'Deep Tech' companies that prioritize social impact alongside commercial profitability.

Did You Know?: Solinas's technology helps eliminate the hazardous practice of manual scavenging by using robots to navigate dangerous sewer environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What sectors does Solinas Integrity target?
Currently, they focus on water and wastewater infrastructure, with plans to expand into Oil, Gas, and Defence.

2. Where will the new funding be used?
The funds will be used for market penetration in India and international expansion into Southeast Asia and the Middle East.