Marine robotics startup EyeROV has raised INR 13 crore in a pre-Series A funding round from AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures.
The company will use this funding to improve its technology, build new products, and grow its business in India as well as in international markets.
“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.”
Founded in 2017, EyeROV is an Indian startup working 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 government and defence organisations such as the Indian Navy, DRDO, and Indian Coast Guard, along with research institutes like NCPOR and CSIR-SERC.
EyeROV designs and builds advanced underwater robots called Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). These robots are used for difficult and high-risk underwater inspections.
Its technology can inspect underwater tunnels up to 10 km long, making EyeROV one of the few companies in the world with this capability. The company uses sonar imaging, AI, and advanced testing tools to find defects, give real-time reports, and create digital models.
EyeROV works with industries such as power, oil and gas, ports, shipping, infrastructure, disaster management, marine research, and defence. It offers both product sales and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS), helping clients carry out safer, faster, and more affordable inspections using electric systems and 24/7 automated operations.
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