With strong traction in India and beyond, Pune-based Haber eyes global growth in industrial automation
Haber Secures $44 Million Series C Funding
Pune-based industrial AI startup Haber has raised $44 million in Series C funding, with participation from Creaegis, BEENEXT, and Accel. The funding includes $38 million in equity and $6 million in debt, aimed at scaling operations in North America.
Strategic Move into the American Market
Haber is capitalizing on the growing demand for AI-led automation in Western markets. According to CEO Vipin Raghavan, the shortage of skilled labor in manufacturing is accelerating adoption of intelligent automation tools.
- The company secured its first North American customer last year
- It has since added multiple clients in the region
- Focus is on capturing market and wallet share, especially in bulk packaging
Building on Global Impact
Founded in 2017 by Vipin Raghavan, Arjunan PN, and Priya Venkat, Haber uses AI-powered robotics to automate industrial processes such as sample collection and analysis. The results are notable:
- 50+ billion litres of water saved
- 500,000+ tonnes of carbon emissions reduced
The company serves over 100 clients across India, the Middle East, and Africa.
Future Expansion Plans
Haber plans to diversify into new industry verticals, including:
- Metals and metal processing
- Food and beverage processing
COO Priya Venkat emphasized the importance of scaling into markets like the Americas, where demand for industrial AI solutions is surging.
Trusted by Industry Giants
Haber has seen zero churn while doubling revenues from key accounts over the past year. Its blue-chip clientele includes:
- ITC
- Aditya Birla Group
- Tata Steel
The company’s AI tools are deployed across paper mills, sugar plants, breweries, distilleries, and mining operations.
Investor Confidence Grows
BEENEXT’s Managing Partner Hero Choudhary praised Haber’s balanced growth strategy:
“They’ve built immense customer trust while prioritizing both profitability and margin growth—a rare combination.”
