DesignX, a Noida-based startup that is transforming the manufacturing landscape with its digital solutions, has successfully raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by Rockstud Capital, with notable participation from We Founder Circle, Piper Serica, and several existing clients who have experienced the platform’s impact firsthand.
The newly raised capital will be strategically deployed to expand DesignX’s footprint across domestic and international markets, as well as to enhance its proprietary technology stack. Key focus areas include bolstering the platform’s AI capabilities, improving integration with ERP systems, IoT devices, and enterprise software, and driving deeper data-driven automation across factory floors.
Founded in 2015 by engineer-entrepreneurs Rajat Srivastava and Nishant Srivastava, DesignX offers a comprehensive Digital Factory Operating System (Df-OS). This enterprise-grade platform is designed to digitize over 600 factory floor processes, ranging from quality checks and maintenance workflows to inventory tracking and real-time equipment monitoring. It enables manufacturing organizations to capture granular operational data, gain actionable insights, and optimize performance—all in real-time.
By seamlessly integrating with a wide variety of existing enterprise systems—including ERP suites, IoT sensors, and manufacturing execution systems—DesignX ensures that manufacturers can transition smoothly to Industry 4.0 without disrupting ongoing operations.
The platform is already trusted by several marquee clients such as Unilever, Suzuki, Dabur, Hero, and others. These companies span diverse sectors like automotive, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), pharmaceuticals, and more, reflecting the platform’s versatility and relevance across industries.
DesignX is operating in the rapidly growing smart manufacturing space, which is witnessing increasing demand for solutions that can digitize operations, reduce inefficiencies, and enable predictive analytics. The company faces competition from players such as Precog, Infinite Uptime, and Lynkit, all of which are innovating within the industrial digitalization and operational intelligence segment.
With this infusion of capital, DesignX aims to scale its engineering and customer success teams, expand its product offerings, and continue refining its AI engine to help manufacturers unlock greater productivity, reliability, and sustainability in their operations.
As industries across the globe adopt digital-first approaches to enhance manufacturing efficiency, DesignX is well-positioned to be a leading enabler of smart factories—delivering real-time visibility, operational control, and intelligent automation from a single unified platform.
