Tsuyo
An Indian deep-tech startup specializing in the design and manufacturing of localized, high-performance electric powertrains, including motors and controllers, for a wide range of electric vehicles.
- CEO / Founder
- Vijay Kumar
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $5.0M
- Latest Round
- Pre-Series A
- Key Investors
- Avaana Capital, Antler India
Technology & Products
Key Products
Tsuyo designs and manufactures electric powertrain systems including motors, controllers, and integrated drivetrains. Product range includes SPMSM, IPMSM, ACIM, SRM, and SynRM (magnet-less) motor technologies, along with Vehicle Control Units (VCU), Transmission Control Units (TCU), DC-DC converters, gearboxes, and IoT systems. Power range: 0.5 kW to 250 kW.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary motor control algorithms and thermal management systems designed for high-ambient tropical climates; significant cost and supply chain advantage through 80-90% localization of components.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides a 'Made in India' alternative to imported EV components, offering customized, high-efficiency powertrains optimized for local environmental conditions and cost-competitiveness.
How They Differentiate
High localization (80-90%) of components and a wide power spectrum (1kW to 600kW) optimized for tropical climates.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
EV OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles (buses/trucks), and off-road/industrial equipment manufacturers.
Industry Verticals
["Automotive (Electric Vehicles)","Logistics & Last-mile Delivery","Agriculture (Electric Tractors)","Industrial & Construction Equipment"]
Competitors
Numeric, Topband, Toyota Battery, Varta, GKN Group, Ramkrishna Forgings, Samvardhana Motherson International, Bharat Forge, Dana (Automotive), Equipmake, Electra EV, Hexagon Purus
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reported 300% year-on-year growth in the EV component sector.
Major Milestones
["Established high-capacity manufacturing facility in Greater Noida","Developed indigenous PMSM and BLDC motor portfolio up to 600kW","Secured $4.8M Pre-Series A funding led by Avaana Capital in early 2024","Initiated expansion plans to raise $20M for Series A in late 2024/2025"]
Notable Customers
Mahindra, Volvo Eicher, Sonalika, Hero, Greaves, Livguard. The company works with more than 25 OEMs and has delivered over 150,000 powertrain units.