AuraML raises $1 Mn in pre-seed round led by Turbostart

Deeptech startup AuraML has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Turbostart, with participation from DeVC, GSF Accelerator, Indian Angel Network (IAN), and other investors. 

The funds will be used to accelerate product development, expand its presence in the US, and scale enterprise pilots across warehouse automation, industrial robotics, and next-generation autonomous systems.

Founded by Ayush Sharma, AuraML is building a generative simulation platform that allows robotics companies to model, test, and deploy systems faster, more safely, and at lower cost. Its technology helps bridge the “sim-to-real” gap faced by traditional simulation tools, offering realistic testing environments for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and forklifts.

AuraML’s simulation capabilities include text-to-world generation, advanced sensor noise modeling for LiDAR and camera data, and scalable cloud-based multi-robot deployment testing. By shifting from physical to virtual testing, AuraML claims to cut timelines from six months and $500,000 to just one week at a fraction of the cost.

Its platform, AuraSIM, combines physically accurate 3D environments and synthetic data engines to support scalable, real-world-ready robotics development.