Chakr Innovation, a pioneer deep-tech start-up specializing in material science, has raised USD 23 million (INR 193.5 crore) in its Series C funding round, led by Iron Pillar. The company’s existing investor base includes SBI Cap Ventures, ONGC, IAN, and Inflexor from previous rounds. Ambit Private Limited has been a valued strategic partner to Chakr Innovation, acting as an exclusive financial advisor on the successful Series C fundraise.
The newly raised capital will primarily be used to expand manufacturing capacity, accelerate international growth, and backward integration. The funds will also enable Chakr Innovation to further invest in R&D to develop advanced technologies within the clean-tech space.
Kushagra Srivastava, Founder & CEO of Chakr Innovation, said, “This funding is a major step toward realizing our vision of building world-class material science technologies from India. With these resources, we will expand globally, strengthen our R&D capabilities, and establish the country’s first dedicated materials science center focused on critical materials. Our focus remains on enabling industries to operate sustainably while supporting the Prime Minister’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat vision.”
Chakr Innovation has also been working on indigenous energy storage technology aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on lithium-ion chemistry. This aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision to develop indigenous technologies in the critical sector of energy storage.
Speaking on the investment, Ashok Ananthakrishnan from Iron Pillar said, “In Chakr Innovation, we discovered a rare home growth Deep Tech company tackling India’s growing pollution crisis and energy storage challenges. What attracted us to Chakr was the mission driven culture of the company and the successful commercialization of its R&D efforts in a short span of 7 years. Not to mention the talented Engineers and PhDs who have returned to India giving up lucrative careers in MNCs abroad. We are proud to partner Chakr as they expand their global footprint and continue to pioneer transformative Tech worldwide.”
This funding will empower Chakr Innovation to scale its flagship product Chakr Shield — India’s first certified retrofit emission control device that reduces diesel generator emissions by over 80% — reinforcing its mission to combat air pollution at the source. In addition to its emission control solutions, Chakr Innovation has developed Aluminium-Air technology as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Made from 100% indigenous raw materials, Aluminium-Air offers higher energy density and aims to reduce India’s reliance on foreign raw materials.
About Chakr Innovation:
Founded in 2016 by IIT Delhi graduates, Chakr Innovation is a leading Indian multinational specializing in material science technology. The company’s portfolio includes the flagship product, Chakr Shield -India’s first certified retrofit emission control device (RECD) for internal combustion engines. This technology reduces emissions by over 80% without impacting engine performance. With over 5,000 installations and more than 2,000 customers, the company has significantly reduced over 2.5 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions across India. These innovations have earned global recognition, including from the United Nations, for promoting sustainable industrial practices.
As part of its product portfolio, the company has also developed DeNOx technology, a remote DG monitoring system (IoT), and Metal-Air battery solutions — innovations designed to help industries achieve their sustainability goals.
With over 42 patent applications, Chakr Innovation continues to lead India’s deep-tech space. It’s team comprises over 200 engineers and scientists and more than 450 full-time employees, positioning it strongly to build world-class technologies and products from India for the world. With manufacturing facilities in Gurugram and Pune, Chakr Innovation remains committed to continuing its journey toward a cleaner, greener planet. For more information, please visit https://chakr.in/
About Iron Pillar:
Iron Pillar is a growth stage investor in ambitious Indian entrepreneurs building enduring tech companies ‘from India for Indian and global markets’. The team invests in both enterprise and consumer tech businesses. Some of the companies Iron Pillar has partnered with include BlueStone, Curefoods, FreshToHome, Sedemac, Servify and Uniphore. Additional information about Iron Pillar is available at https://ironpillarfund.com