Chennai-based robotic automation startup, Vividobots, has secured ₹1.47 crore in Seed funding, with the round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), a Gurugram-based angel investment firm. The capital will fuel product innovation and drive expansion into metro markets with high-rise infrastructure needs.
Building Robotics for Real-World Impact
Founded in 2021 by engineers Dhinesh B (CEO), Velmurugan B (CPO), and Kesavaraj S (CTO), Vividobots emerged from a personal tragedy that highlighted the risks faced by workers in high-rise maintenance. Motivated by the fall of a painter during a project, the trio set out to create a safer, more efficient solution using robotic automation and AI.
The founding team brings extensive industry experience from companies like Flipkart, the Air Defence Agency, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)—a strong blend of technical, operational, and defense-grade precision.
What Does Vividobots Do?
Vividobots is transforming high-rise building maintenance through AI-powered robotic systems designed to perform exterior painting and cleaning. These tasks, traditionally done by manual labor, pose severe safety hazards and inefficiencies.
Their proprietary robots offer:
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Up to 70% reduction in maintenance time
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Nearly 50% cost savings
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Around 15% less material wastage
By automating façade operations, Vividobots enhances safety, precision, and scalability, setting new benchmarks in vertical infrastructure management.
Backed by Inflection Point Ventures
Speaking on the investment, Dhinesh B said,
“At Vividobots, we are redefining how robotics can solve high-risk, real-world challenges. With IPV’s support, we’re doubling down on innovation to make exterior maintenance safer, faster, and more sustainable.”
Inflection Point Ventures, which has invested in over 210 startups, sees Vividobots as a future-forward company with immense market potential.
“As high-rises become the norm across urban India, the demand for smarter, safer maintenance solutions is growing. Vividobots is at the forefront of this change,” said Vikram Ramasubramanian, Partner & CIO at IPV.
Targeting a Multi-Billion-Dollar Market
Vividobots is currently active in Chennai and is looking to scale operations to India’s rapidly growing metro cities. The Indian Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) for painting and cleaning services is valued at $4.46 billion, while the Total Addressable Market (TAM) reaches a massive $178.7 billion. Globally, the SOM is $45 billion, and TAM is projected to hit $1.56 trillion.
As urbanization continues to reshape skylines, Vividobots is poised to lead the shift toward robotic, sustainable high-rise maintenance, aligning safety and innovation in one powerful solution.