Vikra Ocean Tech Raises $1 Million in Seed Round Co-led by Finvolve and India Accelerator
The startup is focused on reducing India’s dependence on imported marine robotics by delivering locally developed systems for use cases.
Chennai-based deeptech startup Vikra Ocean Tech has raised $1 million in a seed funding round co-led by Finvolve and India Accelerator.
The company plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate the commercial scale-up of its indigenous ocean robotics platform.
The funds will support manufacturing expansion, strengthen go-to-market efforts across defence and public sector clients, and help build recurring revenue streams through long-term deployments.
Founded in 2018 by Rajeuv Govindan and Rajagurunathan Krishnasamy, Vikra Ocean Tech develops modular marine robotics systems designed for underwater and offshore operations across defence, industrial, and research applications.
Its product portfolio includes remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), amphibious robotic crawlers, and AI-enabled underwater imaging and communication systems, all built on a unified, interoperable control architecture.
The startup is focused on reducing India’s dependence on imported marine robotics by delivering locally developed systems for use cases such as subsea inspection, hydrographic surveys, offshore exploration, defence operations, and disaster response.
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Vikra also develops proprietary hardware, including indigenous deep-ocean cameras, lighting systems, and diver communication tools, with certain imaging solutions capable of operating at depths of up to 2,000 metres.
The company has already secured early institutional traction, including two iDEX grants from the Indian Army and the Indian Coast Guard. Its autonomous surface vehicle platforms are also seeing adoption in offshore marine exploration projects.
The startup operates in a competitive landscape alongside players such as Planys Technologies and EyeROV, among others in India’s marine robotics ecosystem.
India’s deeptech sector is expected to see significant growth, with projections indicating it could reach a $30 billion valuation by 2030, driven in part by increased investment in defence self-reliance and advanced technologies.