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Nova Spectral AI raises Rs 21.15 crore in seed funding led by Shastra VC to develop quantum dot SWIR image sensor chip technology.

PRIVATEOct 28, 2026

Amount Raised

₹212 Million

Round Type

Seed

BengaluruManufacturingArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSensor

Investors

Equirus Innovatex FundShastra VC

Description

Bengaluru-based Nova Spectral AI has secured Rs 21.15 crore in seed funding led by Shastra VC, with participation from Equirus InnovateX Fund and angel investors. The company is developing India's first quantum dot short-wave infrared (SWIR) image sensor chip for machine perception applications. The funding will support development of a made-in-India sensor chip designed for drones, surveillance systems, and consumer devices, reducing India's dependence on imported sensors. Co-founder and CEO Anish Priyadarshi stated the company has in-principle approval to incubate at IISc Bengaluru and plans to deliver a field-ready prototype within 18 months.

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Company Information

Company

Nova Spectral AI

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Nova Spectral AI is a Physical AI vision company that develops lead-free colloidal quantum dot (cQD) short-wave infrared (SWIR) image sensor chips on standard silicon CMOS technology. The company's sensors enable cameras to capture images in low-light, haze, and smoke conditions for defence, surveillance, and autonomous systems. Their technology aims to reduce sensor costs by up to 100 times compared to conventional infrared technology. Founded in 2024, the company targets applications in drones, surveillance systems, robots, autonomous vehicles, smartphones, and wearables.

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