{"id":11134,"date":"2025-09-11T10:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T05:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/?p=11134"},"modified":"2025-09-11T10:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T05:03:00","slug":"sig-tattva-invests-inr-3-5-crore-in-crion-technologies-launches-pilot-before-pitch-program-for-start-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/?p=11134","title":{"rendered":"SIG Tattva Invests INR 3.5 Crore in Crion Technologies; Launches \u2018Pilot Before Pitch\u2019 Program for Start-ups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"582\"><strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"222\">New Delhi, September 10, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 SIG Tattva, the corporate venture capital arm of <strong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"298\">Somany Impresa Group<\/strong> (promoter group of <strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"356\">AGI Greenpac Limited \u2013 BSE: 500187<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"411\">Hindware Home Innovation Limited \u2013 BSE: 542905<\/strong>), has announced an investment of <strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"462\">INR 3.5 crore<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"488\">Crion Technologies<\/strong>, a leading innovator in digital transformation through IoT, AI, AR\/VR, and cloud solutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"887\">Crion Technologies is best known for its <strong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"659\">digital twin platform \u2018Clonos\u2019<\/strong>, which is redefining industrial asset management. The platform provides <strong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"782\">real-time insights and predictive capabilities<\/strong>, enabling enterprises to optimize efficiency, reduce downtime, and make smarter operational decisions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"936\">Strategic Partnership to Drive Innovation<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1262\">Commenting on the collaboration, <strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1027\">Vishnuvardhan Jayachandran, CEO of Crion Technologies<\/strong>, said:<br data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\" \/><em data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1260\">\u201cWe are thrilled to partner with SIG Tattva. This collaboration gives us the momentum to scale faster, accelerate product development, and take Clonos into new markets. Together, we can unlock meaningful impact at scale.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1454\">The investment aligns with SIG Tattva\u2019s focus on <strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1343\">backing deep-tech ventures<\/strong> that demonstrate strong potential to transform industries like manufacturing, utilities, and infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1505\">Industry-first \u2018Pilot Before Pitch\u2019 Program<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1703\">Alongside the funding, SIG Tattva introduced its flagship initiative \u2013 <strong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1607\">\u2018Pilot Before Pitch (PBP)\u2019<\/strong> \u2013 an <strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1639\">industry-first program<\/strong> designed to change how start-ups and enterprises collaborate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"2148\">The launch event brought together <strong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1815\">leading venture capital firms, start-ups, academia, and industry leaders<\/strong> for a day of open innovation. Participants included <strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1968\">Huddle Ventures, TVS Capital, Pontaq, Alteria Capital, Arali Ventures, Forge, and Nirman Venture<\/strong>. The program featured <strong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2059\">start-up showcases, interactive discussions, and a panel session<\/strong> on how the PBP model can accelerate the real-world adoption of breakthrough solutions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2178\">Leadership Perspective<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2598\"><strong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2221\">Shashvat Somany, Founder of SIG Tattva<\/strong>, highlighted the importance of this dual announcement:<br data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2279\" \/><em data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2596\">\u201cWe are proud to announce our investment with Crion Technologies, a partnership that sets the tone for the kind of deep-tech ventures we want to back and scale. With our Pilot Before Pitch program, we aim to give start-ups the opportunity to validate solutions in real-world environments and support them to scale.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2900\"><strong data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2644\">Sriharsha Bandaluppi, Head of SIG Tattva<\/strong>, added:<br data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2655\" \/><em data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2898\">\u201cThe Pilot Before Pitch launch is an opportunity to bring the ecosystem together. Our visit to the Bhongir Glass Manufacturing Plant showcased the scale at which start-ups can test solutions and reinforced our commitment to open innovation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2944\">Building India\u2019s Deep-Tech Ecosystem<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3246\">The PBP program was inaugurated at <strong data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3032\">AGI Greenpac\u2019s Bhongir Glass Manufacturing Plant<\/strong> \u2013 India\u2019s largest glass bottle manufacturing facility. The visit allowed participants to witness advanced manufacturing operations and explore opportunities for collaboration, co-creation, and industrial pilots.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3448\">Through this initiative, SIG Tattva aims to build one of <strong data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3356\">India\u2019s most collaborative deep-tech ecosystems<\/strong>, where <strong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3410\">start-ups, investors, and industry leaders<\/strong> co-create solutions for the future.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3472\">About SIG Tattva<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3872\">SIG Tattva is the <strong data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3548\">corporate venture capital arm of Somany Impresa Group<\/strong>, committed to empowering visionary founders and transformative start-ups. Focused on <strong data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3755\">deep-tech manufacturing, enterprise SaaS, clean technologies, next-gen e-commerce, and disruptive product innovations<\/strong>, the platform goes beyond funding by providing <strong data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3869\">strategic guidance, industry access, and operational expertise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"4048\">By bridging entrepreneurs with real-world industrial ecosystems, SIG Tattva seeks to <strong data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3998\">accelerate breakthrough innovations<\/strong> and strengthen India\u2019s <strong data-start=\"4022\" data-end=\"4045\">deep-tech landscape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi, September 10, 2025 \u2013 SIG Tattva, the corporate venture capital arm of Somany&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11135,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[596],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1.jpg",500,333,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1.jpg",500,333,false],"large":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1.jpg",500,333,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1.jpg",500,333,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1.jpg",500,333,false],"covernews-slider-full":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1.jpg",500,333,false],"covernews-slider-center":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1.jpg",500,333,false],"covernews-featured":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1.jpg",500,333,false],"covernews-medium":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1.jpg",500,333,false],"covernews-medium-square":["https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33120_Tattva_image_1-400x250.jpg",400,250,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"The Newswala","author_link":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/?author=1"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/?cat=596\" rel=\"category\">Business<\/a>","tag_info":"Business","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11134"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11134\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11136,"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11134\/revisions\/11136"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11134"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11134"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewswala.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}