Key Highlights:
🔹 NavaFlex – A cutting-edge deep-tech energy startup pioneering fabric-integrated, washable flexible batteries and advanced superconductors, revolutionizing wearables, IoT, and energy infrastructure.
🔹 Strategic Backing – Supported by Abyro Capital, a US-India venture firm with a new $25M fund dedicated to AI, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy innovation.
🔹 Visionary Founders – Led by scientists and energy tech leaders with ARPA-e expertise and a strong commercialization track record.
National, June 11, 2025 – NavaFlex Inc., a pioneering Columbus, OH-based power solutions developer, has successfully closed its bridge-seed funding round, led by Abyro Capital, a US-India-focused venture capital firm headquartered in Hyderabad, India, and Dublin, OH. This investment reinforces NavaFlex’s commitment to redefining energy storage and next-generation electrical infrastructure through breakthrough technologies in flexible batteries and superconducting materials.
Revolutionizing Energy Storage & Electrical Systems
Founded in 2021 by Dr. Suvankar Sengupta, Dr. Ramachandra R. Revur, and Dr. Amul Tevar, NavaFlex operates across two core domains:
✅ Flexible Battery Technology – Ultra-thin, bendable, lightweight, safe, and washable batteries designed for wearables and IoT devices.
✅ Advanced Superconducting Materials – Next-gen solutions to enhance power system efficiency and support fusion energy innovations.
Strategic Investment to Drive Growth
Speaking on the funding round, Vamsi Kora, Founder & Managing Partner of Abyro Capital, shared:
“NavaFlex’s breakthrough in energy storage aligns perfectly with our mission to support visionary, practitioner-led founders creating category-defining solutions in underserved markets. We are thrilled to fuel their next stage of innovation.”
Srinivas Rao Mahankali, Advisor at Abyro Capital & Former CEO of T-Hub, added:
“What excites us about NavaFlex is their ability to merge deep-tech innovation with real-world applications. Their solutions are not only technically advanced but also scalable, practical, and essential for the future of wearable electronics and IoT.”
A Visionary Leadership & Strong Market Impact
Led by renowned deep-tech scientists and commercialization experts, NavaFlex’s founding team includes:
- Dr. Suvankar Sengupta & Dr. Ramachandra Revur – Accomplished researchers in sustainable energy and advanced materials.
- Dr. Amul Tevar – An ARPA-e commercialization expert with a proven track record of scaling breakthrough energy technologies.
Abyro Capital’s Commitment to Innovation
Abyro Capital specializes in early-stage investments in transformative technology sectors across the US & India. Recently, the firm launched a $25 million fund dedicated to AI, healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain startups, alongside strategic partnerships with T-Hub to provide mentorship, market access, and operational support for emerging companies.
Fueling NavaFlex’s Commercialization & Expansion
The new funding will support:
🔹 Accelerated commercialization of its flexible battery technology
🔹 Expansion of R&D and engineering teams
🔹 Strategic partnerships for market entry and global scale
With its cutting-edge advancements, NavaFlex is paving the way for a new era of wearable electronics, enabling safer, smarter, and seamlessly integrated smart devices.
Looking Ahead: A Sustainable Energy Future
Dr. Suvankar Sengupta, Co-Founder of NavaFlex, emphasized the transformative impact of this investment:
“With Abyro Capital’s support, we are advancing our dual innovation strategy—flexible batteries and superconducting materials—to drive sustainability, efficiency, and smarter power solutions for tomorrow’s world.”
With a vision to shape the future of energy, NavaFlex is set to play a pivotal role in the evolving landscape of wearable technology and smart power infrastructure.
