Could technology help cut food waste before it reaches consumers? Backed by fresh funding of ₹16 million, Impensus Electronics is expanding its solutions that extend product shelf life.
Deep tech startup Impensus Electronics has raised ₹16 million in a Pre-Series A funding round to support the expansion of its agricultural technology solutions aimed at reducing post-harvest losses across the supply chain.
The funding round saw participation from angel investors associated with the Chennai chapter of Keiretsu Forum and IN44 Capital. The company said the new capital will be directed towards scaling commercial operations, advancing product development and obtaining regulatory approvals.
Incubated at IIT Madras Research Park, Impensus Electronics was founded by Guru Vignesh V and Dinesh Narayanan. The company has developed a controlled-environment technology platform designed to monitor and regulate factors such as ethylene concentration, temperature and humidity inside ripening and storage chambers.
The system is intended to help producers and distributors extend the shelf life of perishable goods, reduce spoilage and achieve more consistent ripening outcomes. Impensus currently focuses on fruits including bananas, mangoes and apples, as well as specialised edible mushrooms.
According to the company, its technology actively manages ethylene, a plant hormone that plays a central role in the ripening process, while also controlling other environmental conditions that affect product quality and longevity.
Impensus has established commercial partnerships with companies including BigBasket, the Paiyur Group and distributors serving quick-commerce platforms such as Hyperpure and Zepto.
The startup has also received institutional support from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through the Crescent Innovation and Incubation Council.
Commenting on the funding, co-founder and chief executive Guru Vignesh V said the company’s platform enables produce handlers to manage biological processes that influence shelf life rather than relying solely on refrigeration.
He added that the investment would help expand deployment of the technology across the agricultural value chain.
Investors said the company’s proprietary technology and early commercial adoption were key factors behind the funding round.
