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# Nova Spectral AI

Quantum dot short-wave infrared image sensor chips on silicon CMOS for drones, defence and devices, Bengaluru

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## Funding rounds

- **27 October 2026**: Rs 21.2 Cr, Seed, led by Shastra VC

  - [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/nova-spectral-ai-raises-%e2%82%b921-2-cr-to-build-indigenous-infrared-sensor-chips/): Rs 21.2 Cr
  - [Entrackr](https://entrackr.com/snippets/physical-ai-vision-company-nova-spectral-ai-raises-rs-2115-cr-led-by-shastra-vc-12756634): Rs 21.15 Cr

## Our write-ups

Startup Startups & Fintech

### [Nova Spectral AI raises Rs 21.15 Cr to build an Indian infrared image sensor chip](https://bharat.digital/originals/nova-spectral-ai-seed-swir-image-sensor/)

The Bengaluru deeptech startup, led in its seed round by Shastra VC, wants to make short-wave infrared vision cheap enough for drones, robots and phones.

29 October 2026 · 1 min read

## Timeline

1. 29 Oct 2026 Write-up [Nova Spectral AI raises Rs 21.15 Cr to build an Indian infrared image sensor chip](https://bharat.digital/originals/nova-spectral-ai-seed-swir-image-sensor/)

bharat.digital

2. 27 Oct 2026 Funding [Rs 21.2 Cr Seed, led by Shastra VC](https://inc42.com/buzz/nova-spectral-ai-raises-%e2%82%b921-2-cr-to-build-indigenous-infrared-sensor-chips/)

Inc42, Entrackr