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AuraML Raises $1 Mn in Pre-Seed Round to Reinvent Robotics Simulation

• ByStartupStory     |    June 26, 2025

Deeptech startup AuraML has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Turbostart, with participation from DeVC, GSF Accelerator, Indian Angel Network (IAN), and other strategic investors. The capital infusion will support the company’s product development, enterprise pilots, and international expansion, particularly into the US market.

Founded to address the limitations of conventional robotic development, AuraML is building a generative simulation engine that enables faster, safer, and more cost-effective testing of robotic systems. Its technology drastically reduces reliance on real-world testing—an area that is traditionally expensive, time-consuming, and limited in fidelity.

“There’s been a lot of chatter about India lacking deep IP-driven innovation. AuraML is a counterpoint,” said Ganesh Raju, Founder of Turbostart. “What they’re building has the potential to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best simulation platforms globally. They’re proof that India’s tech stack is ready to take on the world.”

AuraML’s simulation platform supports Text-to-World generation, sensor noise simulation, multi-robot testing, and cloud-based scalability, allowing robotics companies to deploy faster with greater accuracy. From Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to autonomous forklifts, the startup’s platform enables high-fidelity virtual testing across dynamic scenarios, replacing six-month real-world cycles with week-long virtual evaluations at a fraction of the cost.

Ayush Sharma, Co-founder and CEO, stated: “At AuraML, we see Robotics and Physical AI as the next great leap for humanity. Our mission is to empower engineers and researchers with tools to build better, more intelligent robots. We believe GenAI research and core deeptech can thrive from India, and we are committed to leading that shift.”

While the initial focus is on warehouse automation and industrial robotics, AuraML sees applications across sectors such as defence, agriculture, and autonomous mobility, positioning itself as a foundational layer in the future of physical AI.

The funding round underscores the rising investor interest in India’s deeptech ecosystem, signaling a strong appetite for high-impact, research-led innovation emerging from the country.

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