Enlite, a Mumbai-based infra-tech startup revolutionizing building automation, has secured Rs 46 crore (~$5.32 million) in its Series A funding round. The round was led by Avaana Capital, with additional backing from Claypond Capital.
This funding marks a pivotal milestone for Enlite, which had remained bootstrapped since its inception in 2017 by founders Gaurav Bali and Garima Bharadwaj.
The capital will be deployed across three core areas:
Expansion into international markets like the Middle East and Southeast Asia
Deepening presence across India
Investment in edge AI, telemetry, and go-to-market capabilities
Enlite is focusing on key sectors such as:
Real Estate
Pharmaceuticals
Smart Airports
Hospitality
Public Infrastructure
Enlite has introduced a plug-and-play building automation platform that disrupts traditional Building Management Systems (BMS). Key highlights of its tech stack include:
Custom-built wireless hardware
Edge AI decision-making engines
Real-time telemetry systems
Cloud-native software
This combination eliminates the need for vendor lock-ins and expensive retrofitting, making deployment faster and cost-effective.
Since launching commercially in 2022, Enlite has already automated over 25 million sq. ft. of real estate. Its notable clients include:
Prestige Group
Fairmont Mumbai
Leading REITs in India
Hospital chains and data centers
Government-led infrastructure projects
The company is also piloting Large Language Models (LLMs) directly on its edge hardware and has filed three global patents, reinforcing its R&D leadership.
According to market projections, the global building automation industry is expected to exceed $827 billion by 2032. In India alone, CBRE estimates that over 2.3 billion sq. ft. of new commercial real estate will be added by 2030 — presenting a vast opportunity for automation players like Enlite.
Swapna Gupta, Partner at Avaana Capital, emphasized the scalability of Enlite’s vertically integrated model:
“The team has built hardware and software that work natively together, which we believe is essential for large-scale adoption in both developed and emerging markets.”
Garima Bharadwaj, Co-founder and CTO, added:
“The first building control systems were created decades ago and haven’t evolved much since. We’ve re-architected the stack to make it more flexible and intelligent.”
With strategic funding, a future-ready tech stack, and expanding market reach, Enlite is on track to redefine how infrastructure is managed and optimized globally. As India gears up for a smart infrastructure boom, Enlite is well-positioned to become a category leader in AI-powered building automation.
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