Editor’s Synopsis:
- MiCoB, a Gujarat‑based construction‑technology startup, secures ₹30 Cr investment on Episode 7 of Vande Bharatam — the largest single commitment of its kind in India.
- The deal was jointly offered by Kalyan Krishnamurthy (CEO, Flipkart) and Ashutosh Valani (Co‑Founder, RENÉE Cosmetics).
- Karan Adani (MD, Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd) separately offered support for procurement of construction projects.
- MiCoB’s 3D construction printing technology is already deployed across defence, infrastructure, and civil construction applications.
About the Deal
On Episode 7 of Vande Bharatam, aired 14 September, MiCoB secured a ₹30 Cr commitment from Kalyan Krishnamurthy and Ashutosh Valani.
Separately, Karan Adani offered procurement support for MiCoB’s construction projects, opening pathways for deployment across Adani Group infrastructure.
The panel also included Rajeev Kalambi, Co‑Founder & General Partner at Cactus Partners.
About MiCoB
Founded by Ankita Sinha, Shashank Shekhar, and Rishabh Mathur, MiCoB has built a full‑stack Digital Construction Manufacturing platform that integrates:
- Proprietary printable concrete materials
- Automated batching and intelligent mixing
- Controlled extrusion and robotic deposition
- Digital process planning and quality control
This platform transforms construction into a manufacturing‑led process, reducing dependency on conventional formwork and manual execution, while enabling:
- Faster project delivery
- Lower material wastage
- Scalable, repeatable quality
Applications already deployed:
- Defence bunkers
- Retaining structures
- Modular buildings
- Hospitality structures
- Industrial components
MiCoB positions itself as a technology and execution partner for large infrastructure groups seeking faster, cleaner, and more predictable builds.
Karan Adani, MD, Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd: “MiCoB is a clear example of what Vande Bharatam is designed to surface — deep‑tech innovation already solving real infrastructure problems. Their platform has the potential to change how we build in this country, and we’re glad to back that journey.”
Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart: “What convinced us wasn’t just the technology — it was seeing MiCoB’s platform already deployed and working across defence, infrastructure and industrial sites. That’s rare at this stage, and it’s why we moved quickly to back them.”
Significance
- Largest single investment commitment on Vande Bharatam this season.
- Largest deal of its kind in India across similar platforms.
- Underscores the scale of opportunity Vande Bharatam is surfacing for grassroots innovators.
- Season concludes on 17 September with the Grand Finale, where winners will receive a ₹2 Cr cash prize backed by Adani Group.
About Vande Bharatam
Vande Bharatam is a nationwide grassroots innovation movement launched by Mr Gautam Adani to identify, nurture, and showcase entrepreneurial talent from every State and Union Territory of India.
Through structured selection, mentorship, and a national finale, the programme broadens access to entrepreneurial opportunity and supports the next generation of Indian innovators.
Ambassador & Host: Acclaimed actor and television host Rajeev Khandelwal, who champions the mission of celebrating and amplifying entrepreneurial talent across India.
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