Terafac, a manufacturing intelligence startup, announced the successful closure of its INR 6.5 crore ($800K) Pre-Seed funding round, led by Inuka Capital, with participation from DEVC, Bharat Founders Fund, Innovation Mission Punjab, and notable angel investors. The funding marks a significant milestone for the company for its first flagship AI-Vision product, WeldT, designed to revolutionize welding automation in Indian and global factories.
The funds will fuel Terafac’s growth across three strategic pillars: advancing AI-powered physical intelligence to replace rigid automation with adaptive, real-world solutions; scaling deployments from Indian MSMEs to global markets through OEM and system integrator partnerships; and building Bharat’s most ambitious physical intelligence team, bringing together top AI researchers, robotics engineers, and manufacturing experts to drive innovation from India to the world.
Terafac has developed an AI-powered platform that transforms standard industrial robots into smart, self-adjusting machines. Currently focused on welding, the system uses computer vision to scan parts, and automatically determine how to execute precise welds, without any manual programming. This is a transformative solution for manufacturers dealing with high product variation, eliminating the need for constant reprogramming and reliance on skilled labor. The technology will be upgraded to perform tasks like gluing, buffing, and painting, making intelligent automation accessible and scalable across the factory floor.
Ms. Anubhi Khandelwal, CEO & Founder, Terafac.
Manufacturing as we know it is already fading. As AI evolves beyond the human form into Physical Intelligence, we are witnessing a once-in-a-century shift, where lean, adaptive, and precise automation will redefine how things are made. This isn’t just a tech leap; it’s the dawn of India’s journey from Industry 2.0 to 5.0. At Terafac, we are building the foundation for this transformation, right at the inflection point of progress,” said Ms. Anubhi Khandelwal, CEO & Founder, Terafac.
Mr. Raj Sheth, Founding Partner, Inuka Capital
We are proud to back Terafac as they tackle one of Indian manufacturing’s toughest challenges, making automation truly accessible for factories of all sizes,” said Mr. Raj Sheth, Founding Partner, Inuka Capital. He further adds, “By empowering existing machines and robots with their AI vision platform, Anubhi and Amrit are unlocking new levels of speed and flexibility, starting with welding, where the shortage of skilled workers is most acute. Their approach isn’t just innovative, it’s practical, affordable, and already resonating with manufacturers across the country. We are excited to lead this investment and support a team that’s driving real progress for India’s industrial future.”
Looking ahead, Terafac aims to evolve from welding automation to a full-stack AI platform powering a wide range of skilled manufacturing tasks such as painting, gluing, inspection, and assembly. With a goal of 80 deployments across 20+ customers, the company is on track to achieve ₹8 crore ($1M) ARR by FY26. Terafac plans expansion across India’s high-variety manufacturing landscape while preparing for global scale through partnerships in the US, UAE, and Europe. Its long-term vision is to build an AI coordination layer that autonomously manages entire factory operations, without programming.
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