Capital-A Backs Quintrans in US$ 750K Round

Pune/Bengaluru, India – Capital-A, India’s specialist venture capital fund for manufacturing and deep tech, has led a US$ 750K pre-seed round in Quintrans, a deep tech engineering startup developing India-built direct-drive linear motion systems for industrial automation, robotics, and equipment manufacturing. The round also saw participation from Sumeet Kabra of RR Global, SanchiConnect, AIC-Pinnacle, and other strategic partners, alongside strong ecosystem support from existing partner IIMA Ventures.

Founded by four young engineers from MIT Pune, Pranay Luniya, Kartik Kulkarni, Aniruddha Atigre, and Prasanna Kadambi, Quintrans is developing advanced electromagnetic and electromechanical linear motion components that enable frictionless movement, high-speed performance, and micron-level precision. Quintrans’ India-led design and manufacturing model unlocks cost efficiency, tailored deployments, and assured service, positioning it as a strong global ‘Make in India’ contender.

The capital raised will be used to establish an in-house manufacturing and advanced testing facility in Pune, accelerate R&D across electromagnetic actuation, and build the core engineering and operations team required for commercial rollout. India manufactured and sold roughly 6.8 million actuators in FY 2022, a figure expected to cross 10-11 million units by FY 2026, driven by automotive, industrial automation, HVAC, and marine applications. Quintrans’ target of producing nearly half a million actuators annually by 2030 positions it as a meaningful domestic player in a market historically dominated by global OEMs such as SMC, Festo, and LinMot.

Pranay Luniya, Founder & CEO, Quintrans, said, “At Quintrans, our aim is simple: to build dependable linear motion systems here in India that industries can trust. We are taking an engineering-first approach, developing the hardware and control electronics in-house so customers get a complete, integrated solution. With this funding, we can advance our development work, set up our manufacturing lines, and take the next steps towards commercial readiness. We’re grateful to Capital-A for backing a deeptech problem that requires patience and conviction.”

Ankit Kedia, Founder and Lead Investor, Capital-A, added, “Industries across the world depend on reliable motion systems, yet this space has seen limited innovation from emerging markets. Quintrans is one of the first young teams in India to approach this problem with both technical depth and practical understanding. Their early progress shows clear potential for commercial use, and we believe they are well positioned to become a credible supplier in a segment historically dominated by global players.”

Quintrans is part of MaXcel, the hardware and industrial technology accelerator run by Capital-A and SanchiConnect, supporting startups building engineering-led manufacturing solutions.

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