DesignX Closes $2M Pre-Series A Led by Rockstud Capital, We Founder Circle & Others
New Delhi, India 4th August 2025: 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 manufacturing 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.”