India, Oct. 29 -- For hardware and deeptech startups, the challenge does not end with a working prototype. Moving to commercial production requires manufacturing partners that can consistently meet technical specifications at scale.

Bengaluru-based Venttup is helping businesses bridge this gap. Founded in 2021 by Sandeep Nair, M. Wasim Ankli, and Joseph Panakkal, the startup combines in-house engineering with a network of manufacturing partners, primarily MSMEs, to support component development, testing, and production.

It has raised $3 Mn in a Pre-Series A round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha and Unicorn India Ventures. The capital will fund engineering hires, precision manufacturing and rapid prototyping infrastructure, and AI adoption ...