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Digital Striker raises $1 million seed round

By Startup Enthusiast · 5 February 2026

What they do

Digital Striker imports and distributes optical fiber tools like strippers and splicing machines

It raised $1 million (about Rs 8.5 crore) in seed funding led by USA-based Foxhog Ventures

India's optical fiber industry is 100% dependent on China for tools, and only 35% of mobile towers are fiber-connected

Digital Striker raised $1 million (about Rs 8.5 crore) in a seed round.
The round was led by Foxhog Ventures, a USA-based venture capital firm.
The company plans to use Rs 5-6 crore to set up a manufacturing plant, hire staff, and open offices in metro cities.
Another Rs 4-5 crore will go towards import operations.
Digital Striker aims to start manufacturing 5-7 core products locally, becoming the first such unit in India.

India's optical fiber industry is 100% dependent on China for tools.
Only 35% of mobile towers in India are connected by optical fiber.
Digital Striker was bootstrapped for 40 months before this round.
The company has a turnover of Rs 8.85 crore and a network of 450+ resellers.

Digital Striker is an optical fiber tools and equipment company founded in 2021.
It imports and distributes fiber strippers, cleavers, VFLs, power meters, and splicing machines.
The company has a network of 450+ resellers and end-users.
It has been bootstrapped for 40 months and reported a turnover of Rs 8.85 crore.
Digital Striker aims to achieve a revenue target of Rs 100 crore within 4-5 years.

Foxhog Ventures (lead) — USA-based venture capital firm led by CEO Tarun Poddar.

Product: Optical fibre tools and equipment such as fibre strippers, cleavers, visual fault locators, power meters, and splicing machines.
Customers: Telecom companies, network installers, and resellers across India.
How it makes money: Imports and distributes optical fibre tools through a reseller network, with plans to manufacture locally.