Marine robotics startup EyeROV raises Rs 13 Cr in pre-Series A round

Marine robotics startup EyeROV has raised Rs 13 crore ($1.44 million) in a pre-Series A funding round co-invested by AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures.

The proceeds will be used to accelerate research and development, support new product innovation, and expand its presence in India and international markets.

Founded in 2017, 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 firm 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 has also recently secured an order worth Rs 47 crore from the Indian Navy.

EyeROV 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.