Pune/Bengaluru | 16 December 2025: Capital‑A, India’s specialist venture capital fund focused on manufacturing and deep tech, has led a $750K pre‑seed round in Quintrans, a deep‑tech engineering startup developing India‑designed and India‑manufactured direct‑drive linear motion systems. The round also saw participation from Sumeet Kabra of RR Global, SanchiConnect, AIC‑Pinnacle, and other strategic partners, with continued ecosystem support from IIMA Ventures.
Building India’s First Homegrown Direct‑Drive Linear Motion Technology
Founded by four engineers from MIT Pune; Pranay Luniya, Kartik Kulkarni, Aniruddha Atigre, and Prasanna Kadambi, Quintrans is developing advanced electromagnetic and electromechanical linear motion components that deliver:
- Frictionless movement
- High‑speed performance
- Micron‑level precision
- Integrated hardware + control electronics
By designing and manufacturing in India, Quintrans offers cost‑efficient, customizable, and service‑assured solutions, positioning itself as a strong ‘Make in India’ contender in a segment historically dominated by global OEMs.
Funding to Power Manufacturing, R&D, and Commercial Readiness
The newly raised capital will be used to:
- Establish an in‑house manufacturing and advanced testing facility in Pune
- Accelerate R&D in electromagnetic actuation and control systems
- Build the core engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams
- Prepare for commercial rollout across industrial and automation markets
A Fast‑Growing Market Opportunity
India manufactured and sold 6.8 million actuators in FY 2022, a number projected to reach 10–11 million units by FY 2026, driven by:
- Automotive
- Industrial automation
- HVAC
- Marine and heavy equipment
Quintrans aims to produce nearly 500,000 actuators annually by 2030, positioning itself as a meaningful domestic alternative to global players like SMC, Festo, and LinMot.
Pranay Luniya, Founder & CEO, Quintrans, said: “Our aim is simple – to build dependable linear motion systems in India that industries can trust. By developing both the hardware and control electronics in‑house, we offer customers a complete, integrated solution. This funding allows us to advance our engineering work, set up manufacturing lines, and move closer to commercial readiness. We’re grateful to Capital‑A for backing a deep‑tech problem that requires patience and conviction.”
Ankit Kedia, Founder & Lead Investor, Capital‑A, added: “Reliable motion systems are critical to industries worldwide, yet innovation from emerging markets has been limited. Quintrans is one of the first young teams in India to approach this challenge with both technical depth and practical understanding. Their early progress shows strong commercial potential, and we believe they can become a credible supplier in a segment long dominated by global OEMs.”
Part of MaXcel – India’s Hardware & Industrial Tech Accelerator
Quintrans is part of MaXcel, the hardware and industrial technology accelerator run by Capital‑A and SanchiConnect, supporting engineering‑led manufacturing startups building India’s next generation of industrial technologies.
About Capital‑A
Capital‑A is India’s first manufacturing‑focused venture capital fund, investing in hardware, deep‑tech, and climate‑tech startups. Since 2021, the fund has backed early‑stage companies in advanced manufacturing that require patient capital and long‑term conviction. Capital‑A is currently deploying its ₹400 crore Fund II and has invested in more than 20 startups including Matchlog, Tan90, Agrileaf, and Manastu.
About Quintrans
Quintrans is a deep‑tech engineering company developing direct‑drive electromagnetic linear motion systems for industrial applications. Its technology enables frictionless, high‑speed, and ultra‑precise motion for robotics, warehouse automation, and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2021 by four engineers from MIT Pune, Quintrans is building India’s next generation of motion‑control technology.
