Planys Technologies has secured USD 12 million in fresh funding to scale its underwater robotics and industrial inspection services across the Middle East and North Africa. The Abu Dhabi based deep tech company focuses on safer, faster, and lower downtime inspection of critical infrastructure. The raise highlights growing regional demand for advanced inspection technologies in ports, energy facilities, and utilities.A Strategic Funding RoundExpansion Across Critical InfrastructureDeep Tech Built for Harsh EnvironmentsSpecialized Inspection CapabilitiesWhy This Funding Matters A Strategic Funding Round The funding came through a primary investment round led by Ashish Kacholia and Lashit Sanghvi. Several institutional and angel investors joined the round. The backing signals strong confidence in Planys’ technology and regional growth plan. Key participants included: Pratithi Investment Samarthya Investment Advisors 3i Partners LetsVenture Select angel investors With this capital, Planys plans to accelerate expansion across key Gulf markets and strengthen its operational footprint. Expansion Across Critical Infrastructure Planys will deploy the new funds to scale its industrial inspection business across the Middle East. The company targets sectors where downtime is costly and safety risks remain high. Its focus areas include: Ports and marine terminals Oil refineries and petrochemical complexes Desalination plants Power generation infrastructure These assets operate in harsh environments. Traditional inspections often require shutdowns. Planys offers in service inspection instead. Deep Tech Built for Harsh Environments Founded in India in 2015, Planys now operates from Abu Dhabi. The company runs active projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman. It designs and builds advanced underwater robotics for industrial and security use cases. Its technology stack includes: Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for deep inspections Remotely Operated Vehicles for controlled environments Hybrid robotic crawlers for complex structures Planys pairs hardware with AI powered software. Its 3D Inspection Twin creates accurate digital models of submerged assets. Operators gain real time insight without halting operations. Specialized Inspection Capabilities Planys focuses on inspections that others struggle to perform. Its systems operate in ultra turbid water and confined industrial spaces. The company also delivers advanced non destructive testing underwater. Notable capabilities include: In service inspection of jetties and quay walls Testing of underwater concrete structures Inspection of intake and outfall systems Analysis of submerged process assets The company is also preparing to launch TankRover. This explosion proof ROV targets hydrocarbon storage tanks and similar high risk assets. International certification will support wider industrial adoption. Why This Funding Matters The funding reflects a clear market shift. Infrastructure operators now prioritize safety, uptime, and long term cost control. In service inspection meets all three goals. Planys helps operators: Reduce shutdown duration Improve worker safety Extend asset life Lower total maintenance costs Investor interest also continues to grow in industrial deep tech. As Gulf nations modernize infrastructure, demand for robotics and AI driven inspection will only increase. Planys sits well positioned to capture that growth.