India’s construction technology sector is witnessing increased momentum as automation and AI-driven infrastructure solutions continue to attract investor interest. In the latest development, Bengaluru-based construction robotics startup Flo Mobility has raised $2.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by Mela Ventures and Arali Ventures. The investment highlights growing confidence in the role of robotics, physical AI, and autonomous systems within India’s rapidly evolving construction ecosystem.
The newly secured capital will support the company’s next phase of growth, including scaling manufacturing capabilities, strengthening its AI and autonomy technology stack, expanding deployments across India, and entering international markets with a particular focus on the Middle East. As global construction firms increasingly seek productivity improvements and safer site operations, demand for automation-led solutions continues to rise.
Founded in 2021 by Manesh Jain and Pratik Patel, Flo Mobility focuses on developing Physical AI and robotics solutions tailored for the construction sector. The startup specialises in autonomous robots designed to streamline material movement and support construction workflows across large-scale project sites.
Its flagship product, Flo Hauler, is a battery-powered autonomous mobile robot capable of transporting loads of up to 1.5 tonnes across construction environments, including multi-floor operations. Designed for unstructured and dynamic conditions, the robot can operate efficiently in changing site layouts and challenging weather environments, addressing some of the industry’s most persistent operational challenges.
The company stated that more than 60 robots have already been deployed across 10 Indian states, with clients including Larsen & Toubro, Godrej Properties, Embassy Group, Sobha Limited, and Capacite Infraprojects. According to the startup, these deployments have enabled clients to achieve nearly 45% cost savings, accelerate material movement by 50%, and reduce workplace accidents by 67%.
The funding round comes at a time when the adoption of AI, robotics, and automation technologies is accelerating across infrastructure and industrial sectors. With construction companies under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, safety, and operational scalability, startups operating at the intersection of AI and robotics are expected to play a larger role in shaping the future of smart construction and infrastructure development.
