Bengaluru-based CIMware, a deeptech startup focused on data centre infrastructure management, has raised approximately INR 20 crore in a Pre-Series A round led by Transition VC. These funds will be deployed to ramp up hardware production, strengthen software teams, and support ongoing operational growth as the firm seeks to revolutionise the management of data centre resources, particularly for Artificial Intelligence-centric workloads.
Established in 2018 by Rajiv Ganth, CIMware has developed proprietary Composable Infrastructure Modules (CIM) aimed at streamlining computing, storage, and networking through software-based management. The company touts energy savings of up to 80% and reductions in capital costs by 66% compared to conventional setups. These modules target next-generation Artificial Intelligence data centres, telecom operators, and enterprise cloud environments. CIMware’s momentum is further buoyed by prior grants totaling INR 1.5 crore from the Department of Telecommunications, which enabled the deployment of initial pilot CIM units in Indian data facilities.
Rajiv Ganth, former managing director of CloudSimple India (acquired by Google in 2019), brings over two decades of experience from leadership positions at Intel, EMC, and Digital Equipment Corporation. Under his leadership, CIMware plans to generate revenue from direct sales in India and the US, alongside white-labeled deployments across South Asia and affiliate partnerships for broader international markets.
The startup is positioning itself at the forefront of the sustainable data centre movement as government-backed initiatives like the INR 10,000 crore India Artificial Intelligence Mission catalyse demand for homegrown Artificial Intelligence infrastructure, including large language models. This surge is generating a pressing need for energy-efficient, scalable data centres. While CIMware plans to capture up to 25% of a fast-growing global market set to exceed unspecified billions of dollars by 2032, it will face tough competition from established international players such as Dell, Cisco, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei, and Lenovo. Nonetheless, CIMware aspires to reach significant revenue milestones by fiscal year 2027, staking its claim as a next-generation enabler for greener Artificial Intelligence-powered digital infrastructure.
