• Abu Dhabi-based Planys Technologies raised USD 12M to expand underwater inspection services across ports, energy facilities, and utilities in MENA.
• Founded in India in 2015, Planys builds underwater robotics, AUVs, and ROVs for inspecting critical marine, energy, and industrial assets.
• Its AI-powered inspection tools help ports, refineries, and utilities cut downtime, improve safety, and lower long-term asset lifecycle costs.

Planys

Abu Dhabi-based Planys Technologies raised USD 12 million in a primary funding round. The round was led by marquee investors Ashish Kacholia and Lashit Sanghvi. It also saw participation from Pratithi Investment, Samarthya Investment Advisors, 3i Partners, LetsVenture, and angel investors.

Looking forward, with the funding, it aims to expand its industrial inspection business across key Middle East markets. Its focus is particularly on ports and terminals, refineries, petrochemical complexes, desalination plants, and power infrastructure. 

Underwater Robotics

Founded in 2015 in India and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Planys Technologies is a deep-tech startup specializing in underwater robotics and advanced inspection solutions.  The startup operates across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman. It develops next-generation Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for industrial and security-related applications.

The startup deploys hybrid ROVs, robotic crawlers, and an AI-powered 3D Inspection Twin to deliver high-uptime, in-service inspection of critical marine and process assets. It helps asset owners improve safety, reduce shutdown duration, and optimise lifecycle costs.

Its upcoming internationally certified explosion-proof ROV, TankRover, is designed for in-service inspection of hydrocarbon storage tanks and similar critical assets. The company also offers unique capabilities for underwater concrete testing and advanced NDT in ultra-turbid and challenging environments. This is across jetties, berths, quay walls, intake/outfall systems, and submerged process structures.

Bottom line: Planys’ funding underscores rising regional demand for in-service inspection technologies as critical infrastructure operators seek safer, lower-downtime maintenance solutions. It also reflects growing investor interest in industrial deep-tech as Gulf infrastructure operators modernise inspection and maintenance practices.