Nava, an emerging artificial intelligence infrastructure startup, has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round led by Greenoaks Capital.
The round also saw participation from RTP Global and Unicorn India Ventures, signaling strong investor confidence in the growing demand for AI infrastructure across Asia.
Funding to Build AI Cloud Infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Nava plans to use the fresh capital to:
- Expand GPU computing capacity
- Build AI-focused data centres
- Strengthen its AI cloud platform across the Asia-Pacific region
The company is positioning itself as a key player in the AI infrastructure layer, supporting businesses building AI models and applications.
Scaling GPU Power and Data Centre Capabilities
A major portion of the funding will go toward increasing GPU computing resources, which are critical for training and deploying AI systems.
Nava is also investing in:
- Data centre design and development
- High-performance computing infrastructure
- Talent acquisition in India and Southeast Asia
The company is particularly focusing on Singapore, given its advanced data centre ecosystem and strategic importance in the region.
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Building the AI Infrastructure Layer
According to co-founder and CEO Abhinav Sinha, Nava is evolving beyond a traditional AI cloud platform to build the foundational infrastructure layer for AI in Asia.
The company is transitioning from offering GPU cloud services to a more comprehensive platform that includes:
- AI-optimized data centres
- On-demand GPU access
- Bare-metal high-performance computing
- Tools to manage and deploy AI workloads
Strong Founding Team with Deep Industry Experience
Founded in 2025, Nava is led by a team with strong backgrounds in technology and operations:
- Abhinav Sinha, former Global COO at OYO
- Vamshidhar Reddy, former partner at McKinsey & Company
- Abhijeet Singh, former executive at Reliance Jio
Investor Confidence in AI Infrastructure Growth
Madhur Makkar highlighted that Nava has demonstrated strong execution within a short period and is well-positioned to address the rising demand for purpose-built AI infrastructure.
Bhaskar Majumdar added that increasing compute demand driven by AI is creating a structural shift, making data centres a critical part of the value chain.
Industry Outlook
The global AI infrastructure market is expanding rapidly, driven by:
- Increasing adoption of AI across industries
- Growing demand for GPU computing power
- Rising investments in data centres
Startups like Nava are capitalising on this opportunity by building scalable, AI-native cloud infrastructure tailored for the Asia-Pacific region.
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