Solinas Integrity Raises $5.5 Million in Series A Funding to Scale Water and Sanitation Technology

Solinas Integrity, a Chennai-based deep tech and climate tech startup, has raised $5.5 million (around ₹52.4 crore) in its Series A1 funding round as it looks to expand its robotics-led solutions for water, sanitation and other critical infrastructure markets globally.

The funding round was co-led by Mela Ventures and Hero Enterprise Family Office, with participation from Luthra Group, SVL-SME Fund managed by SBI Ventures Limited, Rainmatter Capital and 8X Ventures Fund I. The fresh capital comes as demand for automated infrastructure inspection and cleaning solutions increases, particularly across water and sanitation networks where conventional inspection and manual cleaning remain challenging.

The startup plans to use the funding to expand manufacturing capacity, develop new products, strengthen its software infrastructure and support working capital requirements. It also intends to deepen its international sales presence while expanding its technology portfolio into adjacent sectors such as Oil & Gas and Defence.

Funding Details

Particular	Details
Funding Round	Series A1
Amount Raised	$5.5 Million
Approx. INR Value	₹52.4 Crore
Lead Investors	Mela Ventures, Hero Enterprise Family Office
Other Investors	Luthra Group, SVL-SME Fund, Rainmatter Capital, 8X Ventures Fund I
Company Location	Chennai
Sector	Deep-tech, Climate-tech, Robotics

Robotics and AI Target Water and Sanitation Infrastructure

Solinas Integrity develops robotics and AI-based technologies designed to inspect, clean and manage underground infrastructure. Its solutions target water pipelines, sewer networks, stormwater drains, septic tanks and manholes, where conventional inspection and cleaning can be difficult, costly and potentially hazardous.

Its flagship Endobot is a pipeline inspection robot designed for CCTV-based condition assessment and defect detection, while Homosep is a robotic system developed for septic tank and manhole cleaning. The company's technology aims to digitize underground infrastructure management while reducing dependence on manual intervention.

The company works with municipal corporations, utilities and industrial customers, with its robotic systems already deployed across municipalities and enterprise customers. The startup also has an international deployment with Dubai Municipality, providing a foundation for its plans to expand its presence in global markets.

Fresh Capital to Expand Manufacturing and Product Portfolio

The newly raised capital will allow Solinas Integrity to increase its manufacturing capabilities and accelerate the development of new robotics solutions. The company is also investing in its software infrastructure, which plays an important role in collecting and analyzing infrastructure data generated through robotic inspections.

Beyond water and sanitation, Solinas plans to expand into industrial applications, Oil & Gas and Defence, where inspection and maintenance of critical infrastructure can similarly benefit from robotics, automation and AI-enabled monitoring.

Government Push Could Support Adoption

The company's expansion comes as India's water and sanitation infrastructure receives increasing attention through government programmes and public investment. Programmes such as AMRUT, Jal Jeevan Mission and NAMASTE have supported the adoption of mechanised and technology-driven approaches to water management, sanitation and cleaning.

According to the information provided, the segment is seeing an estimated $1.5 billion to $2 billion in annual public and multilateral investment, creating opportunities for technology companies developing automated solutions for infrastructure inspection and maintenance.

From IIT Madras Incubation to Global Expansion

Solinas Integrity was founded in 2018 and was incubated at IIT Madras. The company was founded by Divanshu Kumar, Moinak Banerjee, Krishnan Balasubramanian, Prabhu Rajagopal and Bhavesh Narayani, according to the funding information provided.

Before the latest funding round, the startup had also raised an undisclosed amount from Neev Fund II and Rainmatter Capital in May 2024. The latest Series A1 round marks a significant step in the company's efforts to move from developing specialized robotics solutions to scaling their deployment across international markets.

What This Funding Means for Solinas Integrity

The $5.5 million Series A1 funding gives Solinas Integrity additional capital to scale manufacturing, strengthen its technology platform and expand into international markets. Its combination of robotics, AI and underground infrastructure management places the company in a niche segment where automation can address both operational efficiency and worker-safety challenges.

With deployments already extending beyond India and plans to enter Oil & Gas and Defence, the company is positioning its technology beyond traditional water and sanitation applications. The success of this expansion will depend on its ability to scale production, secure international customers and convert its technology deployments into sustainable commercial growth.