Marine robotics startup EyeROV has raised Rs 13 crore ($1.44 million) in a pre-Series A funding round co-invested by AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures. The proceeds will be used to accelerate research and development, drive new product innovation, and strengthen its presence in India as well as international markets.
Founded in 2017, EyeROV operates at the intersection of marine robotics, infrastructure inspection, and defence technology. The company has successfully executed over 150 projects for more than 80 clients, including Tata Power, NHPC, Adani, ONGC, BPCL, and Maersk, as well as government and defence organizations such as the Indian Navy, DRDO, and the Indian Coast Guard. EyeROV has also worked with research institutions including NCPOR and CSIR-SERC and recently secured an order worth Rs 47 crore from the Indian Navy.
EyeROV develops advanced Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) for complex underwater inspections. Its proprietary long-tunnel inspection capability extends up to 10 km, making it one of the few companies worldwide with this level of expertise. The startup integrates non-destructive testing (NDT) payloads, including ultrasonic testing, sonar imaging, and AI-based defect detection, enabling high-accuracy inspections, real-time reporting, and the creation of digital twins.
The company serves sectors such as power, oil and gas, ports, shipping, infrastructure, disaster management, marine research, and defence. EyeROV provides both product sales and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS), offering safer, cost-effective, and efficient alternatives to traditional underwater inspection methods, powered by autonomous 24×7 electric operations.
Commenting on the funding, Anil Joshi, Managing Partner at Unicorn India Ventures, said, “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.”
Seema Chaturvedi, Founder and Managing Partner of AWE Funds, added, “Some of the world’s most critical infrastructure such as energy pipelines, subsea cables, and ports are offshore assets. They are all beneath the ocean’s surface and historically maintained through high-risk, manual, and expensive operations. We believe this is precisely where deep technology creates both outsized returns and meaningful impact. EyeROV’s ambitious vision and strong execution in marine robotics make them a standout in a globally nascent but strategically vital sector. Our investment reflects our fund’s commitment to backing deeptech and tech-led innovation in sectors that positively impact climate action. We have full confidence in the team’s leadership and their ability to build globally competitive technology from India.”
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