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Chennai, 12th August 2025 : Aeronero, a pioneering deep-tech innovation company
revolutionizing the future of water through science-led technology, has secured
USD 1.5 million in its first-ever funding round. The raise was led by Callapina
Capital and co-invested by Rezwan Razack, MD of Prestige Properties
(Razack Family Trust) , SAN ANGELS, Jamwant Ventures, and marquee HNIs
including Kiran Deshpande (Former CEO, Tech Mahindra) and S. Ramadorai (Former
CEO & Vice Chairman, TCS).
This capital injection marks a significant inflection
point for the Chennai-headquartered startup, which has developed a suite of Air
Water solutions that generate clean, alkaline, drinkable water directly from
the atmosphere. Aeronero’s flagship systems are already deployed across homes,
offices, and military outposts in India and abroad, addressing severe water
scarcity in regions where traditional sources are failing.
At the heart of the company’s mission is its guiding
principle: Water for All, Always. The company’s Founder &
CEO, Dr. Durga Das—a former professional athlete recently honored with a
Doctorate in Technology and Innovation—shared, “This funding marks a pivotal
moment for us. Water scarcity is not just a crisis—it’s a call to reimagine the
systems that sustain life. With the right science, scale, and partners, we’re
not just building machines—we’re building a global movement toward water
independence.”
Backed by 13 global patents (many already
commercialized) and a robust research-driven platform, Aeronero has achieved
400% YoY growth in the past year. The company currently holds an order book of
nearly ₹30 crore and is rapidly scaling its in-house manufacturing capacity to
produce 2,000 units per month, with a ₹100 crore topline in its
sights.
Vinod Jose, General Partner at Callapina Capital, noted,
“After tracking Air Water generation for three years, we believe this is the
most disruptive innovation the water sector has seen in a century. Aeronero’s
decentralized, patent-backed model and visionary leadership position them to
lead the global AWG market. They’re answering a fundamental question: Can we
source water without extracting it from overburdened natural ecosystems? The
answer is yes—and it’s in the air.”
Prestige Group, one of India’s leading real estate
developers, sees the collaboration as a critical step toward sustainable
infrastructure integration. Rezwan Razack, MD of Prestige Properties
(Razack Family Trust), remarked, “We’ve engaged deeply with Aeronero
and are excited by the promise their innovations offer. Our investment reflects
our confidence in Durga’s vision and Aeronero’s potential to reshape water
sustainability across the communities we serve.”
The startup has also gained endorsements from leading
industry figures. Kiran Deshpande shared, “We are proud users of Aeronero’s
‘Bubble’ system. The water is pure, alkaline, and ideal for drinking. Durga and
her team are doing phenomenal work in creating sustainable, decentralized water
systems.”
Echoing this sentiment, S. Ramadorai added, “Aeronero
is visionary and scientific in equal measure—creating drinkable water from thin
air. Their platform is not only efficient but smart and internet-enabled. It’s
a scalable solution to one of humanity’s oldest challenges.”
Jamwant Ventures, another investor in this round,
emphasized the strategic significance of Aeronero’s work in national
resilience. “Our investment in Aeronero aligns with our belief in Atma Nirbhar
Bharat—backing innovations that strengthen India’s defense and sustainability
infrastructure,” the firm stated.
As climate change and urbanization continue to place
immense stress on traditional water infrastructure, Aeronero is stepping into a
leadership role in redefining how the world sources its most critical resource.
Its fully Made-in-India solutions span from smart household units to
large-scale industrial systems, all engineered for decentralized deployment.
With its latest funding and a growing coalition of
strategic backers, Aeronero is poised to lead a water-secure future—one where
clean, safe drinking water flows not from a pipe, but from the air itself.
