Funding · Climate, Energy & Sustainability

Gati Drives raises seed funding

By Startup Enthusiast · 25 February 2026

What they do

Gati Drives builds high-efficiency SSPM motors for industrial and B2B use

The startup raised ₹3 crore in seed funding from Campus Fund

It plans to replace induction motors in air coolers and expand globally

Gati Drives is a deep-tech startup focused on advanced motor technology.
The company has secured ₹3 crore in seed funding from Campus Fund.
This investment supports commercial production starting at 5,000 motors per month.
Founder Suyash Mishra developed the technology after identifying a market gap.
The startup uses a free sample strategy to demonstrate efficiency to OEMs.
Early validation shows up to 50% electricity savings in air cooler applications.
The company is preparing for its next funding round within two to three months.
Initial focus targets replacing induction motors in air coolers and AC units.

Campus Fund provided strategic guidance and customer introductions alongside capital.
The startup aims to compete with Chinese suppliers in international markets.

Gati Drives manufactures Slip Synchronous Permanent Magnet (SSPM) motors.
These motors offer higher efficiency and lower electricity consumption than induction motors.
The business model is B2B hardware sales to original equipment manufacturers.
Marketing relies on direct outreach via IndiaMART and LinkedIn platforms.
Consumer e-commerce channels are not part of the current go-to-market strategy.
Manufacturing capacity has reached 5,000 motors per month this year.
Products target air coolers, ACs, and future industrial automation sectors.
The company seeks to enter the electric vehicle ecosystem long-term.
International expansion includes targeting markets currently served by Chinese suppliers.

Campus Fund (lead) — Provided capital, customer introductions, and strategic guidance.

Product: Rare-earth-free electric motor and powertrain technology.
Customers: Electric vehicle OEMs and industrial motor manufacturers.
How it makes money: B2B component manufacturing, powertrain integration, and technology licensing.
What sets it apart: Electric motor technology engineered without rare-earth elements, eliminating dependency on imported critical minerals.