Deeptech Marine Robotics Startup EyeROV raises Rs 13 crore in Pre-Series A round

Marine robotics startup EyeROV has raised Rs 13 crore in a pre-Series A funding round from AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures.

The startup will use the funds to accelerate research and development, develop new products, and expand its presence in India and global markets.

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“With our recent Rs 47 crore Indian Navy order and the surging demand for specialized inspections in the energy and infrastructure sectors EyeROV has reached a clear inflection point. This funding will accelerate our trajectory as we scale our technology and expand our footprint internationally. This round serves as a strategic precursor to our $10 million Series A, for which we are already seeing strong preliminary interest from Indian and global investors” said Johns T. Mathai, Co-Founder & CEO, EyeROV.

Anil Joshi, Managing Partner, Unicorn India Ventures, says, “Over the last 3 years, underwater robotics has emerged as an area of interest in India with deep tech startups demonstrating their might. We have been a believer of this even before that and our funding in EyeROV over several rounds is proof of it. With the Indian Govt pushing for a strong innovation environment and grant led funding even awarding contracts to deep tech startups, the early stage funding for such companies has picked up momentum in the last 24 months. We will continue to double down on deep tech companies in our portfolio with Unicorn-backed companies dominating the space and the oceans.”

About EyeROV 

Founded in 2017, EyeROV works in marine robotics, infrastructure inspection, and defence technology. The company has completed over 150 projects for more than 80 clients, including Tata Power, NHPC, Adani, ONGC, BPCL, and Maersk. It has also worked with defence and government organisations like the Indian Navy, DRDO, and Indian Coast Guard, as well as research institutes such as NCPOR and CSIR-SERC.

EyeROV builds advanced underwater robots called Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) for complex inspections. Its technology can inspect tunnels up to 10 km long, placing it among a few companies worldwide with this capability. The company uses advanced testing tools, sonar imaging, and AI to detect defects, provide real-time reports, and create digital models.

EyeROV serves industries like power, oil and gas, ports, shipping, infrastructure, disaster management, marine research, and defence. It sells products and also offers Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) to businesses and government clients, providing safer, faster, and more cost-effective inspection solutions through round-the-clock automated operations and electric systems.

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