DesignX Closes $2M Pre-Series A Led by Rockstud Capital, We Founder Circle & Others

 

DesignX Closes $2M Pre-Series A Led by Rockstud Capital, We Founder Circle & Others

DesignX, an end-to-end digital transformation platform for factory operations, has secured

USD 2 million in a Pre-Series funding round with participation from Rockstud Capital, We Founder Circle, Piper Serica and some of the Company's clients.

Noida headquartered DesignX is redefining how manufacturers digitize operations through its flagship offering — the Digital Factory Operating System (Df-OS). The platform enables seamless digitization of 600+ factory processes via a comprehensive library of configurable forms and workflows. It integrates effortlessly with existing ERP systems, IoT devices, and other enterprise tools, creating a unified digital infrastructure that powers real-time insights and AI-driven decision-making.

Founded in 2015 by mechanical engineer brothers Rajat Srivastava and Nishant Srivastava, DesignX brings deep domain expertise to the table. Rajat previously led planning and design at Talent Fusion Technologies, focusing on component design and optimization, while Nishant brings over six years of operational experience from Bajaj Auto Ltd.

According to Fortune Business Insights, the global smart manufacturing software market is projected to grow from $124 billion in 2024 to $359 billion by 2032, and driven by the adoption of big data, IoT, and 5G technologies. In India, the Industry 4.0 segment has been expanding at a 19% CAGR, and is expected to touch $22 billion by 2032, per Straits Research.

DesignX is well-positioned to lead this transformation. Its modular, plug-and-play architecture makes it hardware-agnostic and sector-neutral, enabling seamless deployment across industries like FMCG, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and electronics — all without requiring significant capex upfront. Manufacturers can adopt Df-OS incrementally, scaling at their own pace.

With this new funding, DesignX aims to further enhance its platform capabilities, deepen industry integrations, and expand its footprint across India and beyond.

Founder & CEO Rajat said “This funding is a validation of the vision Nishant and I started with — to empower factories to digitize their operations without disrupting what’s already working. Df-OS was built on the belief that transformation doesn’t have to be intimidating or expensive — it can be simple, scalable, and human-centric. With the support of Rockstud Capital, We

Founder Circle, Piper Serica, and some of our own clients investing in us, we are now ready to accelerate our international expansion, build a robust global sales channel, and infuse even deeper AI capabilities into the platform. This next phase will allow us to deliver intelligent, predictive insights to manufacturers worldwide — helping them not just digitize, but truly transform their operations one process at a time.”

Abhishek Agarwal, Managing Partner of Rockstud Capital, said, “DesignX is essentially an Industry 4.0 solution that is enabling Intelligent Manufacturing for India. We are excited to partner with Rajat & Nishant as their solution for digitalizing the factory   floor integrates seamlessly with the factory's existing processes and infrastructure across various industry and manufacturi sectors. It fits perfectly with our fund’s thesis of investing in “Yuva Bharat” companies that enable or cater to the needs and aspirations of India s youth across a broad spectrum of sectors. DesignX is one such product that is made in India- for the world, and we are truly glad to be part of this journey.

Neeraj Tyagi, Co-Founder & CEO, We Founder Circle, mentioned “Indian manufacturing sector is actively adopting the automation solutions across the production process. Since DesignX is the leading tech solution in the segment, with global clients like Unilever, Suzuki, Dabur, Hero etc, it has a great chance to be the biggest company. As a fund we are also actively investing in the manufacturing sector as it aligns with our focus of supporting companies which are building for Bharat. No wonder it is a great opportunity for us & our investors to be a part of this growing journey.

About DesignX

Founded in 2015 by engineer brothers Rajat and Nishant, DesignX is building the Digital Factory Operating System (Df-OS) — a

unified platform designed to enable end-to-end digitization of factory operations. Df-OS empowers manufacturers to

modernize without disrupting existing infrastructure by seamlessly connecting machines, processes, and people.Unlike

traditional IoT platforms, Df-OS focuses on frontline workforce empowerment and deep process integration, helping

manufacturers eliminate inefficiencies, enhance real-time visibility, and drive scalable transformation across their operations.

About Rockstud Capital

Rockstud Capital is a SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), currently deploying capital from its second fund, a ₹300 crore investment vehicle. Focused on high-potential opportunities from Seed to Series A stages, Rockstud Capital backs visionary entrepreneurs across five transformative themes—rising aspirations, healthy lifestyle, green planet, Industry 4.0, and national security. With a commitment to driving innovation and long-term value, the firm aims to build a diverse portfolio of 25 companies through this fund.

About We Founder Circle

Established in 2020, We Founder Circle is a global community of successful founders & strategic angels offering mentoring & actively investing in early stage startups. WFC invests USD 250K- USD 2Mn amount in early-stage start-ups that are fueled with ambition, sustainability, and a strategic approach. WFC provides seed funding, business development, and global networking opportunities to start-ups as it believes early-stage start-ups need a lot beyond just financial support to become scalable and stable. It has already enabled USD 50M worth of investments across 150+ start-up deals since incorporation. WFC is consistently featured as top active investors by industry ranking reports of tracxn & Inc42. Some of the key investments include category leader companies like Zypp Electric, Kazam, Garuda Aerospace, Pixxel SpaceTech, Qpi Quantum Computing, Oben Electric, Hesa, Anveshan, Piesight Spacetech, Vidyakul etc.