Solinas Integrity Snags $5.5 Mn To Scale Robotics Solutions Across Global Markets

Robotics firm Solinas Integrity secured $5.5 million in its Series A1 funding round, led by Mela Ventures and Hero Enterprise Family Office. Additional investors included Luthra Group, SVL-SME Fund, Rainmatter Capital, and 8X Ventures Fund I. The startup, founded in 2018 by Divanshu Kumar and his colleagues at IIT Madras, specializes in full-stack robotics solutions for detecting defects and leaks in water and sewer pipelines.

These tools aid in cleaning manholes and septic tanks, and have been deployed in municipalities and enterprise settings, with international presence extending to Dubai Municipality.

With the new capital, Solinas aims to bolster its global reach, expand its product line across sectors like water, sanitation, hygiene, industrial, and defence applications. CEO Kumar expressed excitement about entering the next phase, stating that the company is well-positioned to become India's largest tech firm in underground asset management. He further mentioned plans to venture into adjacent high-stakes sectors, including Oil & Gas and Defense, leveraging the same rigorous approach to unseen infrastructure.

The funding coincides with heightened investor interest in robotics-driven infrastructure solutions within India's deeptech sector, particularly in water and sanitation. Government initiatives such as AMRUT, Jal Jeevan Mission, and NAMASTE are driving demand for mechanized inspection and cleaning technologies, with an estimated $1.5-2 billion in annual public and multilateral investments flowing into the sector.