COMPANY INTELLIGENCE PROFILE
Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited (brand: TartanSense; rebranded Niqo Robotics, Mar 2023)
Bengaluru agri-robotics startup (brand Niqo Robotics, formerly TartanSense) building AI-vision precision weeding and spot-spraying robots for specialty crops.
Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited, rebranded as Niqo Robotics in 2023, is a Bengaluru-based agri-tech startup specializing in AI-powered agricultural robots. Founded in 2015 by Jaisimha Rao, it focuses on precision weeding and spot-spraying for specialty crops, claiming a 45% reduction in chemical usage. The company raised about $7 million as TartanSense and reportedly approximately $22.2 million after rebranding.
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Business Overview
- Founded 2015 by Jaisimha Rao, Carnegie Mellon alumnus, ex-Wall Street quant.
- Builds small AI-powered agricultural robots using proprietary computer-vision ("Niqo Sense") for precision weeding, thinning and spot-spraying of agrochemicals on specialty crops.
- Flagship product was "BladeRunner", TartanSense era, now marketed as "Niqo RoboWeeder" / "RoboWeeder Solo".
- Company claims chemical usage reduction of ~45% and ~7x weeding efficiency
- States 3000+ farmers using the technology across India and USA, with several patents. Rebranded from TartanSense to Niqo Robotics in March 2023, same legal entity. Sources: niqorobotics.com, YourStory, Inc42, AgFunderNews.
Sector & Classification
Agri-tech robotics / R&D on natural sciences & engineering; classified under business services & experimental development (NIC not obtained precisely)
Directors & Key Management
Directors — source notes
Gururaj Rao Jaisimha Gururaj Rao (DIN 06991693), appointed 13 Feb 2015 — founder/CEO "Jaisimha Rao" [source: Tofler DIN]. Jayendra Gururaj Rao (DIN 06991793), appointed 13 Feb 2015 [Tofler]. Karthik Reddy Bezawada (DIN 02214476), appointed 02 Mar 2019 — nominee, Blume Ventures [Tofler]. Mark Kahn (DIN 02514632), appointed 02 Mar 2019 — nominee, Omnivore [Tofler]. Aina Gaur, appointed 04 Sep 2025 — DIN not obtained [TheCompanyCheck].
GST Registrations
Primary GSTIN: 29AAFCT3159H1Z2 (Karnataka, home state), Regular, Active, registered 16 Feb 2019 [source: Masters India, KnowYourGST]. Second registration: 24AAFCT3159H1ZC (Gujarat) [KnowYourGST]. Number of registrations: 2. PAN: AAFCT3159H.
Financials
Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited, rebranded as Niqo Robotics, reported a revenue of ₹1.41 Cr for FY2023-24, marking an 8% YoY growth, with 82-87 employees. In FY2022-23, revenue was under ₹1 Cr, total revenue rose by 29.77%, but net worth declined by 23.89%, and the company recorded a significant net loss.
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- Standalone, unlisted, private. FY2023-24: Revenue/operating revenue ~₹1.41 Cr, ~8% YoY growth
- ~82-87 employees as of 31 Mar/Jul 2024 [source: TheCompanyCheck]. FY2022-23: operating revenue under ₹1 Cr
- Total revenue up ~29.77%
- Net worth down 23.89%
- Net profit margin sharply negative (loss-making)
- Debt/equity 0.26
- ROE and ROCE negative [source: Tofler]. EBITDA / PAT / net worth absolute figures: not obtained (behind paywall). Note: figures are for the legal entity Tartan Aerial Sense Tech / Niqo Robotics
- Treat as partial.
Funding History
- Total ~$7M raised under the TartanSense name: $2M seed (March 2019) and $5M Series A (August 2021), the Series A led by FMC Ventures and Omnivore with participation from existing investor Blume Ventures [sources: YourStory, Inc42, AgFunderNews, Entrackr].
- As rebranded Niqo Robotics, third-party trackers cite cumulative funding of ~$22.2M across ~5 rounds [source: Tracxn via search, unverified — partial].
- Exact latest round/valuation: not obtained.
Loans & Charges
- Open charges total ~₹25.2 Cr: HDFC Bank Limited ₹25.0 Cr, created 01 Jun 2024, and HSBC ₹0.20 Cr, created 03 Oct 2024, [source: Tofler].
- No settled/closed charges reported., One aggregator listing showed "no charges", conflicting; Tofler charge detail treated as authoritative.
Legal & Compliance
- No court cases or judgments found on Indian Kanoon for "Tartan Aerial Sense Tech", 0 matching results.
Competitive Landscape
- Niqo Robotics is this same entity, not a competitor. Precision agri-robotics / AI weeding peers: Carbon Robotics, US, large — laser weeding
- Naïo Technologies (France, mid)
- FarmWise (US, mid)
- Ecorobotix, Switzerland, mid, spot-spraying
- Fasal, India, small — AI smart irrigation/agronomy, adjacent
- Cropin, India, mid — agri-SaaS, adjacent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited do?
Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited, rebranded as Niqo Robotics in March 2023, is a Bengaluru-based agri-robotics startup that builds AI-vision precision weeding and spot-spraying robots for specialty crops. They create small AI-powered agricultural robots using proprietary computer-vision technology called 'Niqo Sense'.
What is the CIN of Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited?
The CIN of Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited is U74900KA2015PTC134399.
What is the GSTIN of Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited?
Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited has a primary GSTIN 29AAFCT3159H1Z2 registered in Karnataka and a secondary registration 24AAFCT3159H1ZC in Gujarat.
When was Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited incorporated?
Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited was incorporated in 2015.
Where is the registered office of Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited located?
The registered office of Tartan Aerial Sense Tech Private Limited is located at No. 1074-A, 8th Cross, 11th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038, Karnataka, India.
Sources
Tofler (registry, directors+DINs, charges, financials trend), TheCompanyCheck (identity, directors, FY24 revenue), Masters India + KnowYourGST (GSTIN), YourStory/Inc42/AgFunderNews/Entrackr (Series A funding), niqorobotics.com (business/products/rebrand), IndianKanoon (legal), Tracxn via search (post-rebrand funding, unverified).
Information compiled from public registry and secondary sources. It may be incomplete or dated; verify independently before relying on it.