Optimized Electrotech
Category: AI in Defense / Aerospace
An Indian deep-tech startup developing AI-driven electro-optic surveillance and imaging solutions for defence, security, and space applications. Optimized Electrotech was founded in 2017. The company is led by Sandeep Shah. Based in Ahmedabad, India. Team size: 51-100. Total funding raised: $12.3M (₹35 Cr ~$3.7M in Apr 2026 + $6M Series A in Apr 2025 + earlier rounds). Latest round: Venture Round. Key investors include Exfinity Ventures, Blume Ventures, Mela Ventures, Venture Catalysts Group Angel Fund, 100Unicorns, Rajiv Dadlani Group, BlackSoil.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Ahmedabad, India
- Team size
- 51-100
- Total funding
- $12.3M (₹35 Cr ~$3.7M in Apr 2026 + $6M Series A in Apr 2025 + earlier rounds)
Value proposition
Indigenous, AI-powered electro-optic surveillance and imaging systems for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and space imaging.
Products and solutions
AI-driven electro-optic surveillance systems, Perimeter surveillance solutions, Access control platforms, Space imaging capabilities, Anti-drone surveillance systems
Target customer
Defence and security agencies, space organizations (e.g., ISRO), and civilian security/access control sectors.
Industries served
Defence & Aerospace, Government/Public Sector, Security & Surveillance, Transportation
Technology advantage
Deep-tech expertise in indigenous electro-optic imaging and AI-based surveillance with strong defence and space partnerships.
How they differentiate
Combines AI-driven imaging, surveillance, and access control into one indigenous platform, with a focus on defence and aerospace applications and partnerships with ISRO and defence agencies.
Main competitors
Tonbo Imaging, Tata Advanced Systems, PureTech Systems
Key partnerships
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) programme, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), India Optel Ltd, L&T Defence
Notable customers
Indian Army, Indian Navy, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), India Optel Ltd, L&T Defence, Indian Railways
Major milestones
Founded in 2017 by Sandeep Shah and Dharin Shah, Raised ₹35 Cr (~$4.2M) Series A funding for space imaging expansion in 2025/2026, Raised $6M Series A led by Mela Ventures and Blume Ventures (2025), Develops AI-driven imaging for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance), Partnerships with defence agencies and ISRO, Raised ₹35 Cr (~$4.2M) follow-on funding for space imaging expansion (2025/2026), Won iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) program, Multiple patents in electro-optic surveillance
Market positioning
Emerging leader in the Indian defence and aerospace AI surveillance market, with ambitions to expand into space imaging.
About Sandeep Shah
IIM Calcutta alumnus with 15+ years working with defence and space sector organizations including ISRO, specializing in long-range imaging and electro-optic systems.
Official website: https://optimizedelectrotech.com