Blurgs AI secures $2.2 million to expand portfolio, global presence
Blurgs AI, founded by Roshan Raj Mohanty and Avinash Kori, both alumni of IIT Madras, has raised $2.2 million for its global expansion plans. The
Blurgs AI, founded by Roshan Raj Mohanty and Avinash Kori, both alumni of IIT Madras, has raised $2.2 million for its global expansion plans. The round was led by Pravega Ventures and Shastra VC, with participation from angel investors Suraj Nalin, Co-founder of PlaySimple Games and Yashwanth Madhusudhan, Co-founder of Fyle. “We have been working with the Indian Navy and the defence sector for the last three to four years. This funding will be used to expand our portfolio beyond defence applications into sectors like ports, shipyards, fisheries, and other maritime industries,” Mr. Mohanty told The Hindu. “The second part of the funding will be used to expand into geographies like West Asia and Southeast Asia. These are two major trade routes. We already have an international presence and have worked with clients in Dubai and Indonesia,” he added.
To a query on how the startup helps ports, Mr. Mohanty said “Broadly, our goal is to improve the efficiency of ports, enabling them to handle more ships within the same time frame and using the existing infrastructure. For fisheries, it’s more about enabling sustainable fishing practices and taking care of their livelihoods and financials. In India, we are already working with the Mumbai Port and VOC Port. In the fisheries segment, we are doing some work with the Indonesian government. Our solutions help fishermen stay safe while ensuring they comply with government rules. Expansion of team With a workforce of around 40 employees, the startup plans to expand its team by hiring 30 more as it scales its operations. “Our startup commenced operations towards the end of 2020.
We went live in 2023. We are bootstrapped and profitable for the last five years. This is our first round of external funding,” Mr. Mohanty said. Blurgs AI’s platforms are used by mission-critical organisations across defence, international maritime and conservation sectors, and India’s public sector ecosystem, including the Indian Navy, the Indian Coast Guard, Bharat Electronics, DRDO Labs, Mumbai Port Authority, Dubai Maritime City, and The Nature Conservancy Group. On the commercial maritime front, its platforms deliver operational intelligence for ports, fleets, shipyards and fisheries with real-time visibility, regulatory alignment and performance optimisation. On the defence and national security side, the same technical rigour powers threat detection, adversary monitoring and persistent cross-domain situational awareness. “India’s coastline is one of its strategic assets, shaping trade routes and national resilience all at once.
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