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Decarbonisation focused
venture studio building
global deep tech ventures
to reduce 1 gigaton of CO2
emissions over the next decade
We co-found each entity, focusing on sourcing cutting-edge technologies, bridging the gap between science and application, and scaling ventures for global impact in industrial decarbonization.
At Indus DC, we're not bystanders -
we're architects and founders
in catalysing the decarbonisation journey for the global industrial segment.
Dr. Kushant Uppal
Founder & CEO
Prior to Indus DC, successfully navigated the competitive decarbonisation landscape, delivering a 5x return on an investment to his corporate backers.
He takes on CEO duties beyond the ordinary to engineer growth, spearhead fundraising, and forge pivotal partnerships that set a robust foundation for the venture's mission and strategic objectives.
We source cutting-edge decarbonization technologies from leading universities and labs, collaborating with researchers to develop practical solutions.
We bridge the gap between science and application, fast-tracking market-ready solutions with the guidance of experienced researchers and entrepreneurs in the hardware space.
We equip ventures with the tools and expertise to scale production, access the right kind and timing for capital infusion, and build out the global markets.
Professor Satya Seshadri
Founding Member & Technologist
Esteemed in academia and industry, leads Indus DC's technical direction.
At IITM, he spearheads the Energy Consortium, fostering R&D and IP development in decarbonisation. His role in Indus DC is crucial in shaping the technical direction on decarbonisation and for the startups- building university collaborations and grant strategy for
IP sourcing and development.
Kaustubh Hanmantgad Founding Director & COO
Manjesh Krishnamurthy (Governance and Finance)
Mahesh Panchagnula
(University partnerships & fundraise)
Sohini Mandal
(Legal)
Raghuram Madabushi
(EIR and VC)
A seasoned entrepreneur, leverages advanced people analytics to optimize team potential at Indus DC. He crafts the EIR framework and mentors founding teams, driving operational excellence. His strategic oversight extends to scaling WattGuage, our industrial energy management platform, shaping the organization's growth strategies.
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Our objective: Incubate technologies with the potential to reduce 50 to 100 MT of CO2 emissions each, paving the way for multi-billion-dollar entities.
We are on the way to reduce 1 gigaton of CO2 emissions
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Decarbonisation focused venture studio building global deep tech ventures to reduce
1 gigaton of CO2 emissions
over the next decade
Source & Develop
We source cutting-edge decarbonization technologies from leading universities and labs, collaborating with researchers to develop practical solutions.
Dr. Kushant Uppal
Founder & CEO
Prior to Indus DC, successfully navigated the competitive decarbonisation landscape, delivering a 5x return on an investment to his corporate backers.
He takes on CEO duties beyond the ordinary to engineer growth, spearhead fundraising, and forge pivotal partnerships that set a robust foundation for the venture's mission and strategic objectives.
Advisors
As a venture studio, we co-found each entity, focusing on sourcing cutting-edge technologies, bridging the gap between science and application, and scaling ventures for global impact in industrial decarbonization.
Process
Our objective: Incubate technologies with the potential to reduce 50 to 100 MT of CO2 emissions each, paving the way for multi-billion-dollar entities.
We are on the way to reduce 1 gigaton of CO2 emissions
Our tech portfolio
Unparalleled innovation network
Partnering with top R&D institutions, we gain access to cutting-edge technologies and cultivate a dynamic environment for idea development.
Blended finance
for decarb
Recognizing the financing hurdles of industrial startups, our blended finance model bridges the gap for startups, accessing diverse funding sources.
Seasoned entrepreneurial builder team
With a proven track record in industrial hardware, our team excels at building and scaling ventures, steering them towards impactful decarbonization solutions.
Scale & Impact
We equip ventures with the tools and expertise to scale production, access the right kind and timing for capital infusion, and build out the global markets.
Build & Empower
We bridge the gap between science and application, fast-tracking market-ready solutions with the guidance of experienced researchers and entrepreneurs in the hardware space.
Professor Satya Seshadri
Founding Member & Technologist
Kaustubh Hanmantgad Founding Director & COO
Esteemed in academia and industry, leads Indus DC's technical direction. At IITM, he spearheads the Energy Consortium, fostering R&D and IP development in decarbonisation. His role in Indus DC is crucial in shaping the technical direction on decarbonisation and
for the startups- building university collaborations and grant strategy for IP sourcing and development.
A seasoned entrepreneur, leverages advanced people analytics to optimize team potential at Indus DC. He crafts the EIR framework and mentors founding teams, driving operational excellence.
His strategic oversight extends to scaling WattGuage, our industrial energy management platform, shaping the organization's growth strategies.
Sohini
Mandal
(Legal)
(Universities and Fundraise)
Founded by a team with a proven
track record of operations, technology management, incubation, venture
investing, and entrepreneurship.
At Indus DC, we're not bystanders -
we're architects and founders in catalysing the decarbonisation journey for the global industrial segment.
We provide expertise in building and scaling startups via the venture studio.
Metaphoric representation
Raghuram
Madabushi
(EIR and VC)
Mahesh
Panchagnula
Manjesh Krishnamurthy
(Governance and Finance)
IndusDC in the news
Press
Papers, journals and IP
Publication
The Decarb Chronicles
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Indus DC Media
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Integrated energy management solutions
Decarbonisation focused venture studio building global deep tech ventures to reduce
1 gigaton of CO2 emissions
over the next decade
Unparalleled Innovation Network
Dr. Kushant Uppal,
Founder & CEO
We forge partnerships with leading R&D institutions, getting access to cutting-edge technologies and fostering a vibrant ecosystem for idea development.
Prior to founding Indus DC, Dr. Kushant Uppal has successfully navigated the competitive decarbonisation landscape, delivering a 5x return on an investment to his corporate backers. His leadership transcends typical CEO duties as he actively engineers the venture's growth, spearheads fundraising initiatives, and forges pivotal partnerships, setting a robust foundation for the venture's mission and strategic objectives.
Seasoned entrepreneurial builder Team
Professor Satya Seshadri, Founding Member & Technical Advisor
Financing the decarb transition
Kaustubh Hanmantgad, Founding Director & COO
Our team boasts a stellar track record of successfully building and scaling ventures in the industrial hardware space. Their expertise guides ventures towards impactful and scalable decarbonization solutions.
Professor Seshadri, an esteemed figure in academia and industry, translates complex R&D insights from his tenure with leading firms and academic institutions into actionable strategies at Indus DC. At IITM, he spearheads the Energy Consortium while assembling a network of top-tier university experts to promote R&D and advance IP development in decarbonisation. His role in Indus DC is crucial in shaping the technical direction on decarbonisation as well as for the startups, building university collaborations and grant strategy for IP sourcing and development.
We understand the unique challenges faced by industrial startups on accessing capital. Our blended finance model with access to diverse funding sources helps bridge the gap between innovation, real-world implementation and scale
A serial entrepreneur, Kaustubh's expertise lies in using advanced people analytics to magnify team potential and optimising performance strategies across diverse domains. At Indus DC, he crafts the EIR framework, builds and mentors founding teams, driving them towards operational excellence. His strategic oversight extends to scaling WattGuage, our energy management platform for industrial customers, illustrating his role in steering the organisation's operational and growth strategies.
Sohini Mandal
(Legal frameworks)
(Global University & fundraise collaborations)
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Managed by a team with a proven
track record of operations, technology management, incubation, venture
investing, and entrepreneurship.
At Indus DC, we're not bystanders -
we're architects and founders in catalysing the decarbonisation journey for the global industrial segment.
We provide expertise in building and scaling startups via the venture studio.
Metaphoric representation
Raghuram Madabushi (EIR and VC)
Mahesh
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Manjesh Krishnamurthy (Governance and Finance)