Chennai-based robotic automation startup Vividobots has secured INR 1.47 Crores in a Seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), aiming to accelerate its mission to make high-rise building maintenance safer, faster, and more efficient through AI-powered robotic solutions. The funds will be utilized to scale vertical-specific deployments and fuel ongoing product innovation.
Founded in 2021 by Dhinesh B (CEO), Velmurugan B (CPO), and Kesavaraj S (CTO), the inception of Vividobots was driven by a tragic incident involving a painter’s fall—a powerful trigger that led the trio to reimagine safety in building maintenance. The founders bring a diverse blend of experience from Flipkart, the Air Defence Agency, and TCS, ensuring strong technical and domain expertise to back their vision.
Inflection Point Ventures, known for backing impactful tech startups, sees tremendous potential in Vividobots’ robotic systems. Vikram Ramasubramanian, Partner & CIO at IPV, commented, “As real estate in India continues to boom, high-rise buildings are becoming increasingly common and so are the challenges that come with maintaining them. Vividobots is tackling this head-on with innovative robotic solutions that make exterior maintenance of the building safer and more efficient. At IPV, we’re excited to support a startup that’s not just keeping pace with urban growth, but shaping its future through technology.”
Vividobots’ AI-enabled robotic systems are disrupting the traditionally manual and hazardous practices of exterior painting and facade cleaning. Their tech reduces time by up to 70%, slashes operational costs by 50%, and cuts material wastage by 15%, delivering greater safety, repeatability, and cost-efficiency—especially vital as India’s urban skyline continues to rise.
Operational in Chennai, the startup has plans to scale into other Indian metros with high-rise growth trends. Their proprietary systems are designed for predictable, scalable, and sustainable performance in challenging urban environments.
Dhinesh B, CEO of Vividobots, stated, “At Vividobots, we are revolutionizing the way robotics address real-world challenges. Inspired by the delicate balance of human effort and resilience, we are steadfast in our mission to build a future defined by safety, speed, and sustainability. Our partnership with IPV fuels our drive to innovate boldly, push boundaries, and redefine the possibilities of robotics and its impact on society,” said Dhinesh B, CEO.”
Recognized for its innovation, Vividobots was named among the Top 10 Tech Startups in Real Estate by Mahindra LEAP 2023 and is part of the Brigade REAP accelerator portfolio, further solidifying its position as a key player in the proptech and automation space.
According to market research, India’s Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) for painting and cleaning services stands at USD 4.46 billion, with a Total Addressable Market (TAM) of USD 178.7 billion. Globally, the SOM is estimated at USD 45 billion, with a TAM of USD 1.56 trillion—showcasing the vast scope for robotic automation in the facilities management sector.
