Optimized Electrotech, a deeptech startup specializing in imaging and surveillance technologies, has secured $6 million in Series A funding. Blume Ventures and Mela Ventures led the round, with participation from 9Unicorns, existing backers like Venture Catalysts, the Rajiv Dadlani Group, and members of the company’s leadership team.
The Ahmedabad-based deeptech startup will use the capital to develop AI-powered imaging payloads for surveillance applications and expand its presence in international markets, including Africa, according to co-founder and managing director Sandeep Shah. He added that the company also plans to strengthen its AI team and accelerate commercialization of its technology offerings.
Founded in 2017 by Sandeep Shah and Dharin Shah, Optimized Electrotech builds AI-driven imaging systems for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and other mission-critical applications. Its electro-optic platforms operate across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, enabling real-time situational awareness for sectors like defence, space, border security, and aerospace.
The deeptech startup has developed solutions with integrated onboard analytics that deliver instant intelligence, supporting high-stakes operations with enhanced clarity and precision. Optimized Electrotech currently employs 42 professionals and serves key clients including Bharat Dynamics, the Indian Navy, and OEMs building air defence systems.
With four patents to its name, the company has also won multiple government-backed innovation challenges through the iDEX initiative, including the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (Aditi) award.
Before this round, Optimized Electrotech had raised ₹39 crore across earlier funding rounds. The startup is part of India’s emerging deeptech ecosystem, aligning with the government’s push for self-reliance in defence and aerospace technologies. As interest in indigenous strategic tech grows, venture capital firms are increasingly backing companies like Optimized Electrotech to fuel innovation in national security.
“Their (Optimized Electrotech) expertise in AI-driven surveillance and electro-optic solutions fits right into India’s push for self-reliance in critical sectors. This investment isn’t just about funding—it’s about our belief in their ability to lead the way in technology and make a real impact in defence and space,” said Arpit Agarwal, investment partner at Blume Ventures.
