Crion Technologies, a deep-tech company specializing in digital twin, IoT, AI, AR/VR, and cloud-based solutions, has raised ₹3.5 crore in funding led by SIG Tattva, the corporate venture capital arm of Somany Impresa Group.
The fresh capital will fuel the growth of Clonos™, Crion’s flagship digital twin platform, which enables enterprises to manage assets with real-time insights and predictive capabilities, reducing downtime and driving operational efficiency.
Founded in 2016 by Rahul K, Karthik Pondugula, and Rathees Paneerselvam, Crion is building next-generation solutions for industrial asset management and workforce transformation. Its offerings include 3D digital twin creation and the “Augmented Workforce” vision, which uses immersive AR/VR tools for training, maintenance, and performance optimization in manufacturing and process industries.
“What excites us most is working with an industry group that truly understands how transformative technologies can reshape manufacturing, utilities, and infrastructure. Together, we can unlock meaningful impact at scale,” said Vishnuvardhan Jayachandran, CEO of Crion Technologies.
Alongside the investment, SIG Tattva also launched its ‘Pilot Before Pitch (PBP)’ program, a corporate venture initiative designed to help startups validate technologies with industry-scale pilots before raising capital. The launch saw participation from investors including Huddle Ventures, TVS Capital, Pontaq, Alteria Capital, Arali Ventures, Forge, and Nirman Venture.
SIG Tattva focuses on early-stage ventures in deep-tech manufacturing, enterprise SaaS, clean technologies, next-generation e-commerce, and product innovation, aligning with Crion’s ambition to reshape industrial digital transformation.
Final Take: With strong corporate backing and a growing focus on digital twins and augmented workforce solutions, Crion Technologies is well-positioned to accelerate adoption of AI-driven industrial automation across India and global markets.
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