Quintrans, an Indian deep tech engineering startup building direct-drive linear motion systems for robotics, industrial automation, and equipment manufacturing, has raised $750K in a pre-seed round led by Capital-A, India’s specialist venture fund for manufacturing and deep tech.

The round also drew participation from Sumeet Kabra of RR Global, SanchiConnect, AIC-Pinnacle, and other strategic partners, with continued support from existing partner IIMA Ventures.

Founded by four MIT Pune graduates—Pranay Luniya, Kartik Kulkarni, Aniruddha Atigre, and Prasanna Kadambi—Quintrans is developing advanced electromagnetic and electromechanical components that enable frictionless movement, high-speed performance, and micron-level precision.

By designing and manufacturing in India, the startup promises cost efficiency, tailored solutions, and reliable service, positioning itself as a strong contender in the global “Make in India” push.

The funding will be used to build an in-house manufacturing and advanced testing facility in Pune, accelerate R&D in electromagnetic actuation, and expand the core engineering and operations team ahead of commercial launch.

India produced and sold roughly 6.8 million actuators in FY 2022, a number projected to rise to 10–11 million by FY 2026, fueled by automotive, industrial automation, HVAC, and marine demand. Quintrans aims to manufacture nearly half a million actuators annually by 2030, challenging a market long dominated by global OEMs like SMC, Festo, and LinMot.

“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,” said Pranay Luniya, Founder & CEO, Quintrans.

“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,” added Ankit Kedia, Founder and Lead Investor, Capital-A.

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