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8X Ventures

A Portfolioof FrontierBuilders

We back companies creating new capabilities across DeepTech sectors.

Companies Building What Comes Next

CybersecurityFund I

Pantherun Technologies

Series A stage

High-speed data protection and encryption technology.

Founded 2019 · BengaluruReal-time, hardware-assisted encryption for defence, telecom, industrial and IoT systems, on the Pepper chip-and-software platform.

ElectronicsFund I

TIEA Connectors

Series A stage

Indigenous electrical and electronic connectors for demanding applications.

Founded 2020 · BengaluruConnectors, harnesses and interconnect assemblies for EV, aerospace and defence programmes.

WaterTechSPV Portfolio

Solinas Integrity

Series A+ stage

Robotics and intelligence for water and sanitation infrastructure.

Founded 2018 · ChennaiRobotic inspection and cleaning systems for pipelines, sewers and septic infrastructure.

Industrial IoTFund I

XYMA Analytics

Series A stage

Ultrasonic sensing and Industrial IoT for extreme industrial environments.

Founded 2019 · ChennaiWaveguide ultrasonic sensors and analytics for monitoring high-temperature industrial assets.

PhotonicsFund I

LightSpeed Photonics

Series A stage

Optical interconnects for high-performance and AI computing.

Founded 2021 · Hyderabad and SingaporeNear-chip optical interconnects that move data at high bandwidth and far lower power.

EcosystemFund I

SanchiConnect

Pre-Series A stage

A DeepTech enablement network connecting startups, capital and innovation ecosystems.

Founded 2022 · NoidaAccelerator programmes and SaaS tools linking founders to investors, corporates and labs.

RoboticsFund I

Neuralzome Cybernetics

Pre-Seed stage

Teachable autonomy for agriculture and off-road operations.

Founded 2023 · BengaluruTeachable autonomy for farm operations — mowing, weeding and soil sensing — including the Chitti autonomous ATV.

SpaceTechFund I

Trishul Space

Pre-Seed stage

Advanced liquid propulsion for next-generation launch vehicles.

Founded 2022 · IIT DelhiIndigenous liquid and cryogenic rocket engines, including the high-performance Harpy-1 programme.

ClimateTechFund I

Enerzi

Seed stage

Microwave and plasma systems for cleaner industrial processes.

Founded 2007 · BelagaviMicrowave-plasma reactors for clean hydrogen, alongside industrial microwave heating systems.

BioTechFund I

Kcat Enzymatic

Pre-Series A stage

AI-enabled enzyme engineering for sustainable chemical manufacturing.

Founded 2018 · BengaluruCustom biocatalysts that let chemical and pharmaceutical makers run cleaner, higher-yield processes.

DefenceTechFund I

Armory

Pre-Series A stage

Counter-drone systems designed to defend Bharat.

Founded 2024 · GurugramCounter-drone detection, jamming and interception systems, including the handheld Surge, designed and built in India.

Thermal TechFund I

Thermistance Technologies

Seed stage

Passive cooling systems for high-performance electronics and industrial equipment.

Founded 2020 · PuneHeat pipes, vapour chambers and loop heat pipes for EVs, satellites, data centres and defence.

Advanced MaterialsFund I

Anuna Labs

Pilots underway

Air-stable copper nanomaterials replacing silver across solar, electronics and semiconductors.

BengaluruCopper nanopowder, conductive ink and paste that replace silver in solar, PCB, flexible-electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.

AI DataSPV Portfolio

Zenpulsar

Analyzing social media data from multiple platforms in real-time.

SaaS · AI dataReal-time analysis of social media and public information for financial decisions, and a RAG and LLM product for quantamental funds.

Enterprise SaaSSPV Portfolio

Oditly

Conduct audits and inspections, and automate checklist-based process workflows.

Enterprise SaaSA digital platform for audits, inspections and checklist-based workflows across quality, health, safety, security and environment.

BioTechSPV Portfolio

D-NOME

Deviceless, room-temperature molecular diagnostics for affordable point-of-care testing.

Based in HyderabadDeviceless, room-temperature molecular testing: D-LAMP reagents and the D-ISO NAAT point-of-care platform for TB screening.

InfrastructureFund I

Acquafront

Modular floating infrastructure for water, energy, ports and defence.

IIT Kanpur-incubatedModular floating jetties, pump stations and energy barges, including India’s first floating CNG station at Varanasi.

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