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# Startups to watch: Deep tech

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### Atomberg Technologies

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Received SEBI observations on its draft IPO papers, clearing an issue with a fresh issue of up to Rs 450 crore and an offer for sale of 7.65 crore shares
- Date: 2026-10-30
- City: Mumbai
- What: Energy efficient ceiling fans and home appliances, plus in house motors and controllers supplied to other appliance brands
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/atomberg-sebi-nod-ipo-rs-450-cr-fresh-issue/

### Coratia Technologies

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised Rs 18 Cr bridge round
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Odisha
- What: Indigenous underwater ROVs for defence and infrastructure inspection
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/coratia-technologies-rs-18-cr-bridge-underwater-robotics/

### Venttup

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised $3 Mn Bridge
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Engineering-led development and manufacturing of precision components with an MSME partner network
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/venttup-3m-pre-series-a-rainmatter-precision-manufacturing/
- Source: Inc42: Venttup Raises $3 Mn To Bridge India’s Precision Manufacturing Gap
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/ecf0066557e4
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/venttup-raises-3-mn-to-bridge-indias-precision-manufacturing-gap/

### Tensrai

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised Rs 3.4 Cr Pre-seed
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Hyderabad
- What: Retrofittable autonomy platform for industrial robots, vehicles and machines
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/tensrai-pre-seed-retrofit-autonomy-physical-ai/
- Source: Entrackr: Physical AI startup Tensrai raises Rs 3.4 Cr in pre-seed round
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/d8569900c3d8
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/physical-ai-startup-tensrai-raises-rs-34-cr-in-pre-seed-round-12764908

### Viridian Ingni Propulsion

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised Rs 1.47 Cr Seed
- Lead investor: IPV
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Chennai
- What: Integrated electric propulsion systems (motor, controller, firmware) for EVs, drones and robots
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/viridian-ingni-propulsion-pre-seed-electric-motors/
- Source: Entrackr: Viridian Ingni Propulsion raises Rs 1.47 Cr in pre seed round led by IPV
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fff32dadfc90
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/viridian-ingni-propulsion-raises-rs-147-cr-in-pre-seed-round-led-by-ipv-12763438

### Nova Spectral AI

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised Rs 21.2 Cr Seed
- Lead investor: Shastra VC
- Date: 2026-10-27
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Quantum dot short-wave infrared image sensor chips on silicon CMOS for drones, defence and devices
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/nova-spectral-ai-seed-swir-image-sensor/
- Source: Inc42: Nova Spectral AI Raises ₹21.2 Cr To Build Indigenous Infrared Sensor Chips
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/995c094e2c71
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/nova-spectral-ai-raises-%e2%82%b921-2-cr-to-build-indigenous-infrared-sensor-chips/

### Astrophel Aerospace

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Tested in-house rocket actuator
- Date: 2026-10-26
- City: Pune
- What: Reusable semi-cryogenic rockets and aerospace components such as valves and actuators
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/astrophel-aerospace-actuator-test-reusable-rocket/

### Perceptyne

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Showcased PR-OMNI semi-humanoid
- Date: 2026-10-22
- City: Hyderabad
- What: AI-driven dual-arm and semi-humanoid robots for factory assembly
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/perceptyne-pr-omni-humanoid-factory-robot/

### Omspace Rocket and Exploration

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: MoU with Japan's Astro Gate for Infinity One
- Date: 2026-10-14
- City: Ahmedabad
- What: Reusable small satellite launch vehicle, Infinity One
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/omspace-infinity-one-astro-gate-japan-mou/

### Scimplify

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised $25 Mn
- Date: 2026-10-14
- City: Bengaluru
- What: AI-assisted specialty chemicals and critical materials manufacturing
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/scimplify-25m-hitachi-ventures-critical-materials/
- Source: Inc42: Scimplify Bags $25 Mn To Scale Its Semiconductor Chemicals Business
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1a55c82228fe
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/scimplify-bags-25-mn-to-scale-its-semiconductor-chemicals-business/

### Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Unveiled FWD Supreme autonomous fighter prototype
- Date: 2026-10-13
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Autonomous combat aircraft, loitering munitions and long-range UAVs
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/flying-wedge-fwd-supreme-autonomous-fighter/

### Quanfluence

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised $10 Mn
- Lead investor: Chiratae Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-07
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Photonic quantum computing hardware and an optical Ising machine for optimisation
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/quanfluence-photonic-quantum-computer/
- Source: Inc42: Quanfluence Raises $10 Mn To Build Full-Stack Photonic Quantum Computer
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1e31804407c0
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/quanfluence-raises-10-mn-to-build-full-stack-photonic-quantum-computer/

### Agnikul Cosmos

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Agnite engine thrust sweep and long-duration firing
- Date: 2026-10-06
- City: Chennai
- What: Small satellite launch vehicles with 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engines
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/agnikul-agnite-engine-thrust-sweep-mission-02/

### IG Defence

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Test-fired JWALA micro-missile rocket motors
- Date: 2026-10-03
- What: Counter-drone micro-missiles and AI battle management software
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/ig-defence-jwala-micro-missile-rocket-motor-test/

### SatLeo Labs

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Launched TAPAS-1 thermal imaging payload
- Date: 2026-10-01
- City: Ahmedabad
- What: Thermal infrared Earth observation satellites for heat, water and climate monitoring
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/satleo-labs-tapas-1-thermal-satellite/

### Strider Robotics

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: M3 quadruped towed a car; industrial pilots
- Date: 2026-09-25
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Quadruped robots and inspection software for industrial sites
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/strider-robotics-m3-quadruped-tows-car/

### xTerra Robotics

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Launched DHAV-Hy wheeled quadruped
- Date: 2026-09-21
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Legged and wheeled-legged robots for inspection, security and field operations
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/xterra-robotics-dhav-hy-wheeled-quadruped/

### Pixxel

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised $100 Mn Series C
- Lead investor: Temasek, Seraphim
- Date: 2026-09-07
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Hyperspectral Earth observation satellites, Earth intelligence software and satellite systems
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/pixxel-federal-us-subsidiary-defence-intelligence/
- Source: Inc42: Pixxel Bags $100 Mn To Ramp Up Satellite Manufacturing, Imaging
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1c185befc06a
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/pixxel-bags-100-mn-to-ramp-up-satellite-manufacturing-imaging/

### Kaara Space

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: First integrated vacuum test of Hall-E thruster
- Date: 2026-08-17
- City: Hyderabad
- What: Hall-effect electric propulsion thrusters for small and mid-size satellites
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/kaara-space-hall-effect-thruster-vacuum-test/

### Harvested Robotics

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Rakshak laser weeder backed by Mahindra University
- Date: 2026-03-06
- City: Hyderabad
- What: AI and laser weeding robots that mount on tractors
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/harvested-robotics-rakshak-ai-laser-weeder/

### Torus Motion

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Building high-efficiency EV and industrial motors
- Date: 2026-02-23
- City: Chennai
- What: Lightweight high-efficiency electric motors and drives for EVs and industrial machines
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/torus-motion-ev-motors-chennai/

### Altersage Innovations

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Unveiled Cocobot Gen-2
- Date: 2026-02-19
- City: Kochi
- What: Coconut tree climbing and harvesting robots
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/altersage-cocobot-coconut-harvesting-robot/

### Quintrans

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised $750K pre-seed from Capital-A
- Date: 2025-12-23
- City: Pune
- What: Made-in-India direct-drive linear motors and track systems for automation and ports
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/quintrans-linear-motors-pre-seed-capital-a/