Tonbo Imaging Gets Rs 175 Cr In Pre-IPO Funding Round

Defence tech startup Tonbo Imaging has secured Rs 175 crore in its Series D pre-IPO funding round from Florintree Advisors, Tenacity Ventures and the Export-Import Bank of India. 

The new investment will speed up the development of advanced infrared sensors, help deploy high-power microwave technology for battlefield defense, and support global expansion.

The company has successfully closed its Series D funding as it prepares for an IPO.

Earlier, Tonbo raised Rs 300 crore from investors like Artiman, Qualcomm, Celesta, Edelweiss and HBL Engineering.

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"This investment enables us to push the boundaries of innovation in infrared imaging and directed energy solutions while scaling our global footprint," Arvind Lakshmikumar, Founder and CEO of Tonbo Imaging, said.

"Tonbo was founded with the vision of democratizing access to high-end defense technology. As the modern day battlefield evolves towards nimble, autonomous reconnaissance and targeting systems, the key technologies will be better sensors, low power computer vision and non-conventional munitions," he added.

Florintree Capital Founder Mathew Cyriac said, "Tonbo Imaging represents the future of defense technology. With its deep expertise in imaging, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems, the company is well-positioned to address emerging global security challenges.”

About Tonbo Imaging

The Bengaluru-based Tonbo Imaging was founded by Arvind Lakshmikumar, it combines optics, AI and computer vision to create smart surveillance and targeting systems for land, air and sea. It focuses on building lightweight, autonomous platforms for tough battlefield conditions.

Military forces use Tonbo’s high-tech vision and targeting systems in over 30 countries, including the U.S. Navy SEALs, Israeli Defense Forces, NATO, and the Indian Army.

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