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Whizzo Raises $15M Series A for Materials Science Breakthroughs

• ByStartupStory     |    January 20, 2026

Whizzo, the Indian materials science startup pioneering next-generation composites for aerospace and automotive sectors, has secured $15 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate commercialization of its patented lightweight alloys and carbon-fiber alternatives.

Disrupting High-Performance Materials

Founded by IIT alumni engineers, Whizzo develops graphene-infused polymers that deliver 40% weight reduction over titanium while maintaining 2x tensile strength, targeting India’s booming EV and drone manufacturing ecosystems. Their proprietary extrusion process converts industrial waste into high-margin aerogels already certified for Boeing 737 auxiliary components and Tata Nexon battery casings.

Series A Fuels Scale-Up and Global Pilots

The capital expands Chennai pilot plant to 50-tonne monthly capacity, hires 50 PhDs for quantum dot coatings, and launches US/Europe go-to-market through Airbus and Mahindra partnerships. Backers recognize Whizzo’s IP moat capturing India’s $50 billion advanced materials import bill, where domestic innovation slashes 30% costs for OEMs chasing export competitiveness.

Whizzo proves materials science scales through waste-to-wealth engineering. $15 million unlocks the factory converting graphene scrap into gigafactory casings, positioning India as Asia’s composites powerhouse for the trillion-dollar lightweighting race.

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