HYLENR Raises USD 3 Million to Scale Clean Nuclear Heat Tech
LENR startup moves from lab to market with Pre-Series A backing from Valour Capital, Chhattisgarh Investments
Hyderabad-based clean energy startup HYLENR Technologies has secured USD 3 million in Pre-Series A funding to fast-track the commercialisation of its Low Energy Nuclear Reaction (LENR)-based heat energy systems. The round, led by Valour Capital and Chhattisgarh Investments Limited, marks a critical transition for HYLENR—from breakthrough lab research to product prototyping and pilot deployment.
Individual investors Karthik Sundar Iyer and Anant Sarda also participated. PwC advised on the transaction, while Samvad Partners served as legal counsel. HYLENR’s proprietary LENR-based hybrid systems promise safe, carbon-free, and scalable alternatives to conventional fossil fuel-powered industrial heat and energy. The startup’s product line ranges from 7.2KW units for residential use to 1MW systems for heavy industry. Early pilot projects are already underway with government institutions and major industrial players, the company said.
"This is a vote of confidence in both our technology and mission," said Ram Ramaseshan, Co-founder and CEO. "We are moving beyond proof-of-concept and addressing real-world energy needs across markets in the US, Europe, India, and Japan."
Valour Capital Partner Karan Goshar called HYLENR's tech "disruptive," praising its scalability and safety profile, while HYLENR CMD Siddhartha Durairajan highlighted promising lab results and growing institutional interest.
Founded in 2024, HYLENR draws innovation inspiration from Padma Shri awardee Dr. Prahlada, known for his work on India’s Akash missile, and Dr. Varaprasad, the firm’s Chief Scientific Officer. The company holds two patents—one for the product design, and another for the LENR process itself.
The company is targeting a USD 25 million Series A round next, focused on scaling manufacturing and expanding international partnerships with clean energy funds in the U.S. and Europe.
