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Jarsh Safety expands from helmet to 30 products

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Company
Jarsh Safety
What it does
Industrial safety solutions provider
Kind
Launch
Sector
Professional & Local Services

What they do

Jarsh Safety makes air-conditioned helmets and smart safety tools for harsh industrial environments

What happened

The company grew from one product to nearly 30 SKUs in a year and plans to raise $2 million

Why it matters

It aims to replace traditional PPE with IoT and AI systems that predict and prevent accidents

The details

  • Jarsh Safety was started as a college project by founder Kausthub Kaundinya Y along with co-founders Sreekanth and Anand.
  • The breakthrough product was an air-conditioned helmet, developed after observing worker discomfort in harsh industrial environments.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic served as a launchpad, increasing attention on safety solutions and helping the company gain visibility.
  • The company expanded from one product to nearly 30 SKUs within one year.
  • It moved from being a research-focused venture to a complete safety solutions company.
  • Jarsh Safety has collected about $15 million in total from backers such as Mumbai Angels, BITS Pilani, and Q Dots Financial Advisors.
  • It has served over 70,000 users and reports a 20-25% average productivity improvement for industries using its solutions.

The bigger picture

  • The company focuses on engineering controls over traditional PPE, using an 'inverted safety triangle' to eliminate hazards.
  • Its products include devices that detect live electrical lines and smart harness systems.
  • The long-term aim is to cut down and eventually remove the need for PPE by using IoT, AI, and robotic automation.
  • Hardware challenges include longer development cycles, higher capital requirements, and need for customization.

About the business

  • Jarsh Safety provides technology-driven safety tools for industrial environments.
  • Its products include air-conditioned helmets, devices that detect live electrical lines, and smart harness systems.
  • The company follows a philosophy of focusing on engineering controls over traditional PPE.
  • It uses an 'inverted safety triangle' approach to eliminate hazards at the source.
  • Industries using its solutions report an average 20-25% productivity improvement.
  • The company works with clients to find problems on the ground, builds prototypes, and turns them into sellable products within 6-8 months.
  • Its long-term goal is to build systems that spot safety violations in real time, forecast accidents, and remove risks before they happen.

What happens next

  • The company plans to spend ₹15 crores this year to build an integrated manufacturing unit and testing lab.
  • It is preparing to raise $2 million to support expansion and innovation.
  • It has a five-year roadmap to invest heavily in advancing India's engineering controls segment for safety.
  • It plans to enter the Middle East within the next four to five months.

The deal

Type
other

Investors

  • Mumbai Angels (existing)
  • BITS Pilani (existing)
  • Q Dots Financial Advisors (existing)

Founders

  • Kausthub Kaundinya Y, Founder
  • Sreekanth, Co-founder
  • Anand, Co-founder

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