AuraML, a deeptech startup, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Turbostart, a global venture capital and accelerator fund. The round also saw participation from DeVC, GSF Accelerator, IAN and other investors.
The fresh funds raised will be used to accelerate product development, expand its US footprint and advance enterprise pilots across warehouse automation, industrial robotics, and next-generation autonomous systems.
Founded in 2022 by Ayush Sharma, AuraML is building generative simulations for industrial and warehouse robotics. AuraML’s platform offers a range of powerful capabilities designed to streamline robotics development and testing.
AuraML’s simulation engine allows enterprises to model, test, and deploy robotic systems faster, safer, and more cost-effectively.
AuraML’s AuraSIM is a generative platform that transforms simple text prompts into sensor-rich, physically accurate 3D environments. By combining advanced simulations of LiDAR, radar, thermal, and optical data with a powerful synthetic data engine, AuraML enables scalable, industry-ready training and validation.
The test includes Text-to-World generation, enabling the creation of diverse digital testing environments, and advanced sensor noise simulation for LiDAR and camera data. The platform also supports multi-robot deployment testing through scalable cloud infrastructure and integrates seamlessly with existing robotics workflows. By shifting testing from physical to virtual environments.
The platform aims to reduce what typically takes 6 months and $500K into 1 week at a fraction of the cost while maintaining safety and real-world applicability.
Ganesh Raju, the founder of Turbostart, said, “There’s been a lot of chatter about India lacking deep IP-driven innovation. AuraML is a counterpoint. What they’re building has the potential to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best simulation platforms globally. Led by founders with incredible technical expertise, they’re proof that India’s tech stack is ready to take on the world.”
Ayush Sharma, the Co-Founder and CEO at AuraML, said, “At AuraML, we see Robotics and Physical AI as the next great leap for humanity. Our role is to help accelerate these innovations by giving researchers and engineers the tools they need to build better and more intelligent robots. Today, India’s deeptech ecosystem is rising, and we are glad to be at the forefront and receive so much support. At AuraML, we want to show it is indeed possible to build companies doing fundamental GenAI research from India and we hope people join us in this mission. Indian researchers abroad now have a place back home if they choose to return.”
