Enerzi secures Rs 16.5 Cr in seed round led by Capital-A

Enerzi, a deep-technology manufacturing firm specialising in microwave-plasma hydrogen production and advanced carbon materials, has raised Rs 16.5 crore (around $2 million) in a seed funding round led by Capital-A.

 The round also saw participation from 8x Ventures along with a group of angel investors.

The funds will help Enerzi increase manufacturing capacity, grow its engineering and plasma science teams, and speed up the commercial rollout of its hydrogen and nanocarbon platform in India and abroad.

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Prakash Mugali, Founder and CSO of Enerzi, stated, “This funding recognises the progress we have made in microwave engineering, hydrogen production and nanocarbon development. It will help scale our manufacturing, strengthen research in plasma and nanomaterials, and move us faster from pilot stages to large-scale deployment. Our vision is to establish a robust, efficient and environmentally responsible clean hydrogen and nanocarbon platform from India.”

Ankit Kedia, Founder and Lead Investor at Capital-A, commented, “Enerzi represents the type of innovation needed to build India’s clean energy and advanced materials landscape. Their approach to translating plasma science into scalable manufacturing solutions aligns with our focus on long-term, high-impact ventures. We are pleased to support them in their growth journey.”

About Enerzi 

Established in 2007, Based in Belgaum, Karnataka, Enerzi is developing a clean hydrogen production method using microwave plasma reactors, converting methane into hydrogen while creating solid carbon nanopowder. This approach lowers costs and opens opportunities in batteries, composites, and advanced materials.

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Besides hydrogen, Enerzi makes industrial microwave heating systems for rubber processing, polymer curing, foundry drying, and materials engineering. These systems provide precise temperature control and energy efficiency, giving the company the technical foundation to advance methane plasmolysis using its expertise in hardware, materials, and process automation.

To boost the manufacturing ecosystem, Capital-A teamed up with SanchiConnect to launch Maxcel, an accelerator for hardware and industrial tech startups. The program provides tailored market access support and has received over 2,000 applications with Enerzi standing out as a notable success.

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