DesignX, a Noida-based end-to-end digital transformation platform for factory operations, has raised $2 million in a pre-Series A funding round from Rockstud Capital, We Founder Circle, Piper Serica and others.
The fresh funds raised will be used to enhance its platform capabilities, deepen industry integrations, and expand its footprint across India and beyond.
Founded in 2015 by mechanical engineer brothers Rajat Srivastava and Nishant Srivastava, DesignX is a no-code platform designed to build solutions tailored to your specific shop floor needs.
DesignX’s flagship offering is the Digital Factory Operating System (Df-OS). The platform enables the seamless digitisation of over 600 factory processes through a comprehensive library of configurable forms and workflows. It integrates effortlessly with existing ERP systems, IoT devices, and other enterprise tools, creating a unified digital infrastructure that powers real-time insights and AI-driven decision-making.
Its modular, plug-and-play architecture makes it hardware-agnostic and sector-neutral, enabling seamless deployment across industries like FMCG, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, all without requiring significant upfront capex.
DesignX currently serves clients including Unilever, Suzuki, Dabur, Hero, and others across sectors like automotive, FMCG, and pharma.
Rajat Srivastava, Founder & CEO, DesignX, said, “This funding is a validation of the vision Nishant and I started with — to empower factories to digitize their operations without disrupting what’s already working. Df-OS was built on the belief that transformation doesn’t have to be intimidating or expensive — it can be simple, scalable, and human-centric. With the support of Rockstud Capital, We Founder Circle, Piper Serica, and some of our own clients investing in us, we are now ready to accelerate our international expansion, build a robust global sales channel, and infuse even deeper AI capabilities into the platform. This next phase will allow us to deliver intelligent, predictive insights to manufacturers worldwide — helping them not just digitize, but truly transform their operations one process at a time.”
Abhishek Agarwal, Managing Partner of Rockstud Capital, said, “DesignX is essentially an Industry 4.0 solution that is enabling Intelligent Manufacturing for India. We are excited to partner with Rajat & Nishant as their solution for digitalizing the factory floor integrates seamlessly with the factory’s existing processes and infrastructure across various industry and manufacturing sectors. It fits perfectly with our fund’s thesis of investing in “Yuva Bharat” companies that enable or cater to the needs and aspirations of India’s youth across a broad spectrum of sectors. DesignX is one such product that is made in India- for the world, and we are truly glad to be part of this journey”
Neeraj Tyagi, Co-Founder & CEO, We Founder Circle, said, “Indian manufacturing sector is actively adopting the automation solutions across the production process. Since DesignX is the leading tech solution in the segment, with global clients like Unilever, Suzuki, Dabur, Hero, etc, it has a great chance to be the biggest company. As a fund, we are also actively investing in the manufacturing sector as it aligns with our focus of supporting companies which are building for Bharat. No wonder it is a great opportunity for us & our investors to be a part of this growing journey.”
