Social Hardware raises Rs 3.2 crore in seed round to expand teleoperated robotic systems for hazardous industries

Social Hardware, a Bengaluru-based inclusive innovation startup, has raised INR 3.2 crore in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures, with participation from Ivyleague Ventures and Soonicorn Ventures. The funds will be utilized to support key growth initiatives, including expanding their R&D facility, enhancing manufacturing capabilities, and building a strong marketing and sales team.

Social Hardware specializes in teleoperated robotic systems, focusing on industries like manufacturing, infrastructure, defense, and aerospace, providing innovative solutions that enhance safety in hazardous operations. The company, co-founded by Abhit Kumar, Cameron Norris, and Raghavendran Arunachalam, aims to revolutionize how industries manage dangerous environments by using teleoperated robots controlled remotely, reducing human exposure to risks while maintaining operational efficiency.

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The funds raised will help the company scale its operations, including tripling its production capacity from 12 to 36 units by FY 2025-26, with a projected revenue capacity of ₹24.76 crore.

As the global teleoperation and robotics market is expected to grow to USD 22.5 billion by 2026, Social Hardware is well-positioned to play a leading role in the expanding demand for safer, remote-controlled solutions across critical sectors like defense, aerospace, and industrial applications.