Marine robotics startup EyeROV secures pre-Series A funding
05 Feb 2026, 06:44 PMTeam Head&Tale
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Marine robotics startup EyeROV has raised Rs 13 crore in its pre-Series A funding round co-led by AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures.
The startup will use the fresh capital to accelerate research and development, support new product innovation, and expand its presence in India and international markets.
EyeROV operates in the marine robotics and underwater inspection segment, developing remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for infrastructure, energy, and defence applications.
The startup integrates non-destructive testing (NDT) payloads such as ultrasonic testing, sonar imaging, and AI-based inspection tools into its robotic systems. It serves sectors including power, oil and gas, ports,
infrastructure, marine research, and defence, offering both product sales and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) models.
The startup, which was founded in 2017 by Johns T Mathai and Kannappa Palaniappan P, claims to have executed over 150 projects for more than 80 clients across power, oil and gas, ports, shipping, and government sectors.
EyeROV's client base includes organisations such as Tata Power, NHPC, Adani, ONGC, BPCL, and Maersk, along with government and defence bodies including the Indian Navy, DRDO, and the Indian Coast Guard. The startup also recently secured an order worth Rs 47 crore from the Indian Navy.
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