Ideate. Incubate. Illuminate
Building AI-native Companies From India To The World
Our Story: A Legacy of Innovation Since 1934
What started in 1934 with Machani Somappa’s mission to uplift weavers has grown into a lasting legacy of impact and innovation. Awarded India’s first Padma Shri in 1954, his vision of economic empowerment laid the foundation for what came next.
Decades later, when our Managing Director, Ravi Machani, asked Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former president of India, “What an entrepreneur could do for the country?” His answer was simple yet profound; “Create more jobs.”
Decades later, when our Managing Director, Ravi Machani, asked Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former president of India, “What an entrepreneur could do for the country?” His answer was simple yet profound; “Create more jobs.”
Engineering Tomorrow with Intelligent Innovation
At The Next New - AI Venture Studio, we believe technology should not just serve but empower. Our mission is to create AI-native companies that solve real-world problems with speed and scale. By pairing deep industrial access with design, product, and capital, we help ventures move from idea to impact. We focus on building globally competitive businesses rooted in India’s unique strengths.
Industries We’re Shaping
From robotics to defence, we innovate across diverse sectors—bridging deep-tech with real-world impact.
Robotics
Advancing human–robot interaction with empathetic humanoids and intelligent automation that redefine care, education, and companionship.
Gaming & Digital Entertainment
Creating high-retention mobile games with original IP, storytelling, and data-driven design to engage global audiences.
Construction & Infrastructure Tech
Delivering AI-powered site intelligence with LiDAR, thermal imaging, and real-time analytics to enhance safety and efficiency.
Defence & Security
Developing indigenous, AI-driven defence systems—from drone-mounted weapons to simulators—that strengthen India’s self-reliance.
Electric Mobility
Building India’s first full-stack EV truck platform and next-gen electric two-wheelers to decarbonize global transportation.
Digital & Innovation Labs
Driving exponential transformation with AI-native, immersive, and spatial technologies for enterprises and education ecosystems.
Our Portfolio
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Startups - 7000+
AI Engineer Trained - 1300+
AI Jobs Created
Our Studio Model
A proven framework for turning bold ideas into market-leading businesses.
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Venture CreationFrom concept to company, we co-found startups alongside visionary operators. Our structured process helps identify opportunities, validate ideas, and prototype quickly to reduce risk. -
Product & TechnologyWe provide access to world-class talent and infrastructure across AI, robotics, mobility, and deep tech. With in-house labs and strategic partnerships, founders can accelerate innovation without starting from scratch. -
Go-to-Market SupportWe enable ventures to land their first customers fast. By leveraging Machani Group’s network and India’s industrial ecosystem, we open doors to pilots, enterprise clients, and global partnerships. -
Capital & OperationsEvery venture receives seed funding, along with operational support in compliance, IP strategy, finance, and hiring. We help scale responsibly while maintaining focus on building enduring value. -
Talent & Leadership SupportWe help ventures attract and retain world-class talent. From co-founding teams to functional experts and advisors, we provide leadership guidance and connect founders to a trusted ecosystem of mentors. -
Partnerships & Ecosystem AccessOur ventures gain instant access to Machani Group’s industrial network, academic collaborations, and global partners. This ecosystem creates early customer pilots, research synergies, and market-entry pathways.
What Sets Us Apart
Where industrial heritage meets deep-tech innovation to create globally competitive companies.
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Legacy Meets InnovationBacked by Machani Group’s decades of industrial heritage, we blend proven execution with next-generation technologies. -
AI-Native by DesignWe focus exclusively on AI-driven businesses—ensuring ventures are future-ready, scalable, and globally competitive. -
Industrial & Global NetworkFrom Indian manufacturing powerhouses to international partners, our ventures gain early access to customers, supply chains, and collaborations. -
Co-Founders, Not ConsultantsWe build alongside entrepreneurs—sharing risk, providing capital, and working as true partners in execution.
Our Process
Discover Impactful Ideas
We identify transformative opportunities within the Machani Group ecosystem—focusing on AI-native solutions with global potential.
Nurture & Build
Ideas are incubated inside the studio with shared resources, product development support, and close founder collaboration.
Launch as Independent Company
Once validated, ventures spin out with their own identity, team, and office—while still backed by our family office capital.
Fundraise & Scale
With a proven foundation, companies access global markets, raise external funding, and grow as sustainable, standalone businesses.
Part of a Larger Legacy
A diverse portfolio of companies that showcase over 90 years of innovation, entrepreneurship, and trust.
In the Spotlight
From classrooms to boardrooms, the world is talking about us.
UC San Diego Extended Studies introduces RIA, the empathetic humanoid from Machani Robotics, into classrooms—transforming how students learn languages with AI-powered engagement.
The Economic Times explores how leadership in family businesses is evolving—balancing legacy, governance, and modern innovation, with insights from the Machani Group journey.
Elets Digital Learning highlights how Xarpie Labs is reinventing education—merging gamified experiences, immersive tech, and AI to prepare students for the future.
Moneycontrol covers Tresa Motors’ launch of India’s first full-stack electric truck platform, positioning the company as a global leader in sustainable heavy-duty mobility.
Golisano Institute announced a new Advanced Certificate in AI & Business in partnership with Machani Robotics, deploying two RIA humanoid robots on campus for hands-on learning and AI-driven education.
Proptech startup Inkers Technology secured USD 3 million in a Series A round to expand its AI-driven platform, Observance, which transforms construction data into actionable insights across India.
Let’s Build Together
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