Armatrix Raises $2.1M to Revolutionize Hazardous Industrial Inspections with Robotics
Armatrix, a robotics startup specialising in industrial automation, has secured $2.1 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by pi Ventures, with contributions from Inuka Capital, Boundless Ventures, and other investors. The company plans to use the funds to develop its robotic arms for high-risk inspections and maintenance.
The technology targets industries like aviation, oil and gas, shipbuilding, and defence, where human access is often dangerous or impractical.
Founded in 2023 by IIT alumni Vishrant Dave, Ayush Ranjan, and Prateesh Awasthi, Armatrix focuses on replacing reactive, costly maintenance with proactive, zero-downtime solutions. Its robotic arms use advanced algorithms to analyse data in real time, speeding up decision-making during inspections.
By February 2026, the startup had tested its snake-like flexible arms in pilot projects. These included aircraft maintenance with Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg, pipeline checks for Shell in the North Sea, and submarine hull repairs with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in Kiel. No full-scale deployments or defence contracts have been confirmed yet.
The company will operate under a robot-as-a-service (RaaS) model but will also sell hardware where intellectual property rules prevent service-based offerings. The fresh funding will support product development and prepare for a pilot launch, positioning Armatrix to compete with both global and domestic robotics firms.
The goal is to expand the platform's use across inspections and other field operations, moving beyond traditional maintenance methods in hazardous environments.
With $2.1 million in pre-seed capital, Armatrix is now scaling its robotic solutions for industries facing extreme inspection challenges. The pilots with major firms like Lufthansa Technik and Shell demonstrate early progress. Further development and commercial trials will determine how quickly the technology reaches wider adoption.
