About StartupTN
StartupTN, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2021, is based in Chennai, India. With a presence in 1 country, it has supported around 115 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture Tech. As of Oct 2026, StartupTN has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include GalaxEye, OrbitAID and Solinas Integrity. The program is backed by a team of 66 people who primarily support Grant (prize money) startups based in India. Its latest investment was a $544K Seed round in OrbitAID on Mar 03, 2024.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2021
Location
Chennai, India
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Grant (prize money) & Seed
Locations of Investment
StartupTN's List of Top Investments
StartupTN has a portfolio of 115 companies. Their most notable investments are in OrbitAID and Unibose.Their portfolio spans across and India. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture Tech, High Tech and 29 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money), Seed stages. Here is the list of top investments by StartupTN:1. GalaxEye
Developer of multi-sensor imaging satellites for geospatial analysis. These satellites combine optical and radar sensors on a single platform to provide all-weather, day and night imagery. The technology enables advanced geospatial analysis for various industries by delivering aligned, analysis-ready data streams.
Key facts about GalaxEye
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $26.4M
- Employee Count: 141 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Yali Capital, Valour Capital and 52 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 08, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. OrbitAID
Developer of satellite life extension solutions through on-orbit refueling and servicing. The company is creating a propellant supply chain using tanker satellites. These satellites are equipped for docking and fuel transfer to client satellites. The company provides refueling accessibility through an autonomous docking and refueling interface.
Key facts about OrbitAID
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Chennai (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.04M
- Employee Count: 33 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Unicorn India Ventures, Starburst and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 10, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
AI and robotics-based platform for inspection, cleaning, and digitization of underground infrastructure. It addresses critical challenges in urban infrastructure such as sewer blockages, stormwater drain management, pipeline leaks, and non-revenue water loss. It deploys robotic crawlers equipped with HD cameras, laser profiling, and motion sensors to collect high-resolution data from hard-to-access underground networks including sewers, HVAC lines, fire hydrants, and stormwater drains. This data is processed through a cloud-based AI platform that detects defects, identifies blockages, maps pipeline networks, and enables predictive maintenance. It is designed to reduce manual scavenging risks, improve operational safety, and increase efficiency in water and sanitation systems.
Key facts about Solinas Integrity
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Chennai (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.59M
- Employee Count: 135 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Neev Fund, Rainmatter and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, May 09, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. NeoMotion
Manufacturer of personalized wheelchairs and assistive mobility solutions. The company creates life transformative products designed for the physically challenged and the elderly. Its offerings include customized wheelchairs that focus on health, energy efficiency, compactness, and style. Additionally, the company provides electric attachments that convert manual wheelchairs into motorized vehicles to enable independent travel and mobility. These solutions are engineered to support daily activities and improve accessibility for users.
Key facts about NeoMotion
5. PLUGZmart
EV charger manufacturer and charging-solution provider. It provides users with a manufacturing company that develops and provides cutting-edge EV charging solutions for various applications, including home, commercial, and public charging stations. The company also offers a Software as a Service (SAAS) platform for managing electric charging infrastructure.
Key facts about PLUGZmart
StartupTN's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
StartupTN has invested in 115 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 20 new investments annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in OrbitAID and most recent follow-on round was in Unibose.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2023 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2022 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
2021 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
StartupTN's Investments by Stage
StartupTN has made 108 investments in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $12.6K and 5 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $279K.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Grant (prize money) | 108 |
Seed | 5 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
StartupTN's Investments by Sector
StartupTN has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Retail, Sustainability Tech and Environment Tech. Notably, it has invested in 70 Tech companies, 59 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 33 Software companies and at least 26 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 22 |
High Tech | 17 |
Retail | 16 |
Sustainability Tech | 16 |
Environment Tech | 11 |
Others | 139 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
StartupTN's Investments by Geography
StartupTN has made most investments in India (109), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 109 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
StartupTN's recent investments
StartupTN has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by StartupTN:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 03, 2024 | India | Seed | 5813 | - | |
Feb 08, 2024 | India | Seed | 5284 | - | |
Dec 28, 2023 | India | Seed | 9564 | - | |
May 20, 2023 | India | Seed | 7852 | - | |
Jan 28, 2023 | India | Seed | 1356 |
Acquired companies in StartupTN's Portfolio
1 company from StartupTN's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Polka Pop in Sep 2026 by Cavinkare for $*****.Here are StartupTN's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 2021 | Grant (prize money) | 2555 |
Team profile of StartupTN
StartupTN has a team of 66 members including 1 Partner and 31 Principals located in India, United States and 1 more location. StartupTN's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in StartupTN:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Chennai | - | ||
Principal | Theni | |||
Principal | Gaya | - | - | |
Principal | Chennai | - | ||
Principal | Chennai | - | ||
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | India | - | ||
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | Chennai | - |
Co-investors of StartupTN
Over the past 5 years, 602 investors have co-invested in StartupTN's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before StartupTN: RTBI, Ajay Prasad and 36 others have invested in rounds before StartupTN. There are 2 companies where RTBI has invested before StartupTN and 1 company where Ajay Prasad has invested before StartupTN.
- Top Co-investors of StartupTN: 2 investors entered a company along with StartupTN. These include investors like Maharashtra State Innovation Society (1 company).
- Invested after StartupTN: A total of 562 investors have invested in StartupTN's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Forge (4 companies) and Rainmatter (3 companies).
Recent News related to StartupTN
•
Spacetech startup OrbitAID Aerospace is bringing defunct satellites back to lifeYourStory•Jul 24, 2025•OrbitAID, Unicorn India Ventures, StartupTN
•
Tamil Nadu's StartupTN launches Smart Card for aspiring entrepreneursYourStory•Feb 11, 2024•StartupTN
•
StartupTN unveils Blue Economy and Healthcare & Life Sciences ForumsBioSpectrum India•Jan 24, 2024•StartupTN
•
Federal Bank partners with TANSIM to provide financial support to TN start-upsKNN India•Feb 24, 2023•StartupTN, Federal Bank
•
Kaigal.com Wins TANSEED Grant from StartupTN as One of the Top 10 Emerging Startups in the StateIndianWeb2•Apr 15, 2021•Kaigal, StartupTN
