Bengaluru: TIEA Connectors, a leading innovator in India’s Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) space, has secured ₹22 crore in funding to accelerate its growth and enhance domestic manufacturing of critical interconnect solutions.
The round was led by Jamwant Ventures and Valour Capital, with participation from 8X Ventures and IvyCap Ventures.
Founded by Ajith Sasidharan (CEO) and Punit Shridhar Joshi (CTO), TIEA Connectors specializes in designing and manufacturing customized industrial electrical and electronic connectors for high-performance sectors such as electric vehicles (EVs), aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics.
The company is incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and continues to collaborate closely on advanced R&D initiatives, including cutting-edge work in wireless power transfer and fire-retardant connectors.
With multiple patents granted and having won the prestigious IDEX Challenge – DISC 12 for defense-grade connector innovation, TIEA is emerging as a key player in reducing India’s reliance on imported components. The company is currently operating at 90% manufacturing capacity and has achieved 4x revenue growth in FY2025.
TIEA Connectors: Fueling India’s ESDM and Strategic Tech Capabilities
“This investment allows us to expand manufacturing, scale operations, and invest in future-ready technologies that empower India’s industrial backbone,” said Ajith Sasidharan, CEO of TIEA Connectors.
“We’re excited to collaborate with investors who share our vision of making India a global hub for high-quality, cost-effective interconnect solutions.”
Karan Goshar, Managing Partner at Valour Capital, said, “TIEA Connectors aligns with our vision of supporting indigenous manufacturing and boosting India’s industrial ecosystem. The company is solving critical supply chain gaps, and this capital will enable it to grow sustainably and innovate faster.”
Cdr Navneet Kaushik, Managing Partner at Jamwant Ventures, emphasized the defense sector impact: “TIEA bridges the critical gap in India’s defense and aerospace electronics by creating specialized interconnect solutions locally. The need for such homegrown innovation has long been felt, and we are committed to backing Indian entrepreneurs driving this change.”
The fresh capital will enable TIEA Connectors to scale production capacity, extend its reach across key industrial sectors, and reinforce India’s position in the global supply chain for advanced connector technologies.
