Unibose Technology, a Chennai-based deep-tech robotics company, has raised ₹5.5 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by O2 Angels. The round also saw participation from IN44 Capital, Coimbatore Innovation and Business Incubator, and other strategic angel investors.
The funds raised will be used to scale its breakthrough robotic solutions for hazardous, explosive, and confined industrial environments.
The round follows a ₹2.5 crore seed investment from StartupTN.
Founded in 2016 by Manikandan Dakshinamoorthy, Samayaraj Durairaj, Sakthivel Panneerselvam, and Venkatesh Sundaramurthy, Unibose is building custom-engineered robotic systems for hazardous, confined, and explosive environments.
Unibose develops an ATEX Zone-0 compliant robot capable of operating inside live petroleum, chemical, and gas tanks. In addition to the robot, Unibose has developed custom-certified Zone-0 vision and lighting systems.
Unibose’s flagship robot, NMER, has been successfully deployed across IOCL, CPCL, and other major Indian facilities.
Operating on a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, Unibose enables industries to access life-saving automation without upfront investment, driving adoption across sectors including oil & gas, chemicals, fertilizers, and heavy industries.
Rajesh Ranjan, Co-Founder, O2 Angels, said, “We backed Unibose for their unmatched technical depth and the scalability of their robotics platform. They’re a true example of what Indian engineering can achieve on the global stage.”
Sathish Ganesan, Partner, IN44 Capital, said, “Unibose has built an extremely relevant solution for high-risk industries. Their certified robots are already market-ready, and we are excited to support them in scaling this globally.”
Manikandan Dakshinamoorthy, Founder & CEO of Unibose, said, “The NMER Robot isn’t just a product — it’s a safety revolution. We have engineered a solution to a global problem that has long been ignored. With this funding, we are set to scale across India, GCC, and Southeast Asia, strengthen R&D in AI-based inspection and compliance tools, and build a strong OEM and partner ecosystem.”
