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Mechatronics, a two-year-old Bangalore-based startup and creators of the
‘BluArmor’ range of smart multi-functional motorcycle gear that aims to provide
4-wheeler like comfort and safety to 2-wheeler riders, announced a ‘Series A’
round of Rs 10 Cr. led by Inventus India and KITVEN.
Over
the past year, the team has successfully launched best-in-class hardware and
software products targeted at rider-comfort and established a strong
distribution chain in the domestic and international market.
BluSnap,
the first product in the BluArmor range, is the world’s first snap-on cooler
that retro-fits to existing full-face motorcycle helmets. In addition to
cooling the air by up to 15 degrees, BluSnap blocks dust to provide cool, clean
air for the two-wheeler rider. Riders can also bid farewell to expensive
pin-lock visors using BluSnap’s quick de-fog option. True to their motto of
“Build in India, Make for the World”, BluSnap has now been successfully sold in
over 10 countries spread over 4 continents.
The
company has also launched the ‘BluRydr’ travel companion app that auto-creates
shareable travel stories. Using the route you take, the places you stop, and
the pictures and videos tagged to those places, BluRydr creates a travelogue
that you can easily share with your friends. ‘BluRydr’ is a free download
available on the Google Playstore.
Commenting
on the development, PK Sundararajan, CEO & Founder, BluArmor said, “We are
very excited that Inventus India and KITVEN are joining us for the next phase
of BluArmor’s journey. We have a slew of feature-rich products in the pipeline
and this capital will enable us to rapidly bring them to market, expand quickly
and strategically, and deliver on our vision around the world.”