Cross-border venture capital firm Pontaq Ventures has invested Rs 5.5 crore (around $660,000) across two Indian deeptech startups, Dweepi and Edgehax, marking its second round of funding in both ventures. The fresh capital will accelerate product development, strengthen engineering capabilities and drive large-scale enterprise deployment in India and international markets.
Strengthening India’s Deeptech Pipeline
Headquartered in Chennai, Pontaq has built one of the most active deeptech portfolios in the UK–India corridor, backing over 190 startups, including more than 140 deeptech ventures. The fund primarily invests in AI, robotics, IoT, edge computing, enterprise automation and other frontier technologies, while offering startups cross-border market access and strategic support across the UK, India, US and Canada.
Dweepi: AI-Driven Railway Infrastructure Safety
Dweepi develops AI-enabled robotic inspection systems for railway tracks, designed to automate structural analysis and support predictive maintenance for high-risk infrastructure environments. Its platforms help operators identify faults early, reduce inspection time, and improve safety standards at scale. The fresh investment will help the company expand its technology stack and grow deployments with railway and transportation agencies.
Edgehax: Scaling Edge AI for Real-Time Intelligence
Edgehax builds modular Edge AI computing systems that combine compute, connectivity and storage into a unified platform. Its solutions are used by enterprises to power real-time automation, manage distributed AI workloads and strengthen operational intelligence at the edge. The capital infusion will support expansion of engineering, new product modules and deeper integration with enterprise clients.
Final Take
Pontaq’s latest investment reinforces the rising demand for India-led deeptech solutions built for global markets. With AI-driven automation and edge intelligence becoming critical across industries, Dweepi and Edgehax are positioned to scale rapidly as enterprise adoption accelerates.
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