Vividobots Secures Funding Rs. 1.47 C to Innovate Robotic Maintenance for High-Rises

A recent seed funding round has brought renewed energy to Chennai's real estate innovation scene. Vividobots, a robotic automation startup, has raised Rs. 1.47 crores in a round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). With roots in personal loss and a clear vision for urban transformation, the startup is focused on bringing automation to one of real estate’s most overlooked challenges: the exterior maintenance of high-rise buildings.

Founded in 2021 by Dhinesh B, Velmurugan B, and Kesavaraj S, Vividobots was born in response to a tragic fall suffered by a painter during a routine job. The founders—armed with experience from Flipkart, the Air Defence Agency, and TCS—channelled their technical knowledge and personal conviction into building AI-powered robotic solutions that improve safety, reduce costs, and boost operational efficiency in vertical real estate maintenance. Their efforts have already earned them recognition as one of the ‘Top 10 Real Estate Tech Startups’ by Mahindra LEAP 2023 and a place in the Brigade REAP portfolio.

The capital raised is now directed toward scaling product innovation and deploying vertical-specific robots in other metros. Currently active in Chennai, the company is preparing to expand into other cities experiencing vertical growth. Its autonomous systems, known for delivering up to 70% time savings, 50% cost reductions, and 15% lower material wastage, reflect an industry-wide shift from manual, risk-prone methods to precision-based automation.

For Inflection Point Ventures, which has already invested more than Rs. 800 crores in over 210 startups, the decision to back Vividobots aligns with its belief in solving real-world urban challenges through technology. Vikram Ramasubramanian, Partner and CIO at IPV, highlighted that as the skyline of Indian cities evolves, so too must the methods used to maintain it. This partnership symbolizes a convergence of shared vision, market demand, and the promise of safer work environments.

The Indian market for building maintenance services represents a significant opportunity, with a SOM of USD 4.46 billion and a TAM of USD 178.7 billion. Globally, that opportunity scales to a SOM of USD 45 billion and a TAM of USD 1.56 trillion. Vividobots is positioning itself as a key player in this space, not through claims of disruption, but by delivering measurable impact where it's needed most—on the walls of India’s growing cities.