Primebook Secures $2 Million in Pre-Series A Funding from Inflection Point Ventures, Auxano Capital, NexG Devices, & Reputed HNIs to Enhance Access to Cost-Effective Technology for Indian Users

New Delhi, India – April 30, 2025Primebook- a first-of-its-kind Android laptop brand, today announced a successful Pre-Series A fundraise of USD 2 million in a mix of equity and debt. The round saw participation from Inflection Point Ventures, Auxano Capital, and NexG Devices, along with high-net-worth individual investors such as Rikant Pittie, CEO and Co-founder, EaseMyTrip, and Bhavesh Gupta, Ex COO, Paytm. 

Built in India, for Young India, Primebook is on a mission to democratize computing for students and digital-first learners. Founded by Chitranshu Mahant and Aman Verma, the brand combines hardware innovation with software intelligence to deliver smart, affordable, and student-centric laptops powered by its proprietary Android-based operating system, PrimeOS.

In just two years, Primebook has carved out a 5% market share in the under ₹20,000 laptop segment, showing a YoY growth of 2x. The capital raised in this funding round will be strategically deployed across multiple verticals:

R&D and Product innovation:

  • Strengthening Primebook’s proprietary Android-based OS (PrimeOS) with enhanced multitasking capabilities, robust features like AI and Cloud PC, and cross-platform integrations.
  • Improving device efficiency, speed, and battery performance while maintaining affordability.

Brand Development & Awareness:

  • Revamping Primebook’s visual identity and messaging to align with Gen Z sensibilities — bold, minimal, and rooted in purpose.
  • Launching a full-funnel digital campaign combining brand storytelling with performance marketing to drive both awareness and conversions.
  • Platform-specific creative strategy across Instagram, YouTube, Google, Flipkart, and Amazon to cater to different audience mindsets and behaviours.
  • Always-on performance marketing engine with data-backed experimentation on creatives, keywords, audiences, and formats to optimize CAC and ROAS.
  • Build a creator-led content ecosystem by collaborating with tech influencers, student vloggers, and edu-creators to generate authentic product stories.
  • PR & influencer strategy focused on showcasing the impact of Primebook in real student lives, blending credibility with relatability.
  • Establishing Kiosks across various locations in PAN India and hosting various Tech events.

Business Growth:

  • Expanding institutional sales channels and enhancing after-sales service infrastructure.
  • New product launches.

Speaking about the investment, Mr. Chitranshu Mahant, CEO of Primebook, said, ”We’re excited about the new chapter in our journey, and we are extremely thankful to our investors for their faith and backing. Furthermore, this investment enables us to put more resources toward product development, scale our operations, and reach millions more households in India. Thanks to our proprietary blend of affordable innovation and advanced technology, Primebook is on its way to becoming the preferred brand for students, professionals, and families.’’

Being one of the investors, Ankur Mittal, Co-Founder, IPV, says, “As of 2025, India still faces challenges like limited access to affordable laptops, poor connectivity in remote areas, and the need for localised, student-friendly tech. Primebook addresses these issues with low-cost devices offering 4G connectivity, an Android-based user-friendly desktop interface, and features like parental controls. The devices are assembled in India by PLI-approved manufacturers. Primebook is focused on empowering the next generation of students, especially those from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, creating a huge market for itself.

Harmeet Bindra, CEO & Founder, Leixer Resources, adds up, “To me, the success of the venture lies in the enormity of the problem we are trying to solve and the capability of the founders to address it. In Chitranshu & Aman, I found the clarity to make a true difference in the experience for the customers of Primebook and founders who knew that if they came up with a stumbling block that was hard to cross, they would find a way around it. I am confident that the Primebook team will be a winner.”

“Investing in a founder is all about what value adds & difference one is making in the ecosystem. The Primebook team has been at the forefront of making a difference over the past years. The resilience, never-say-die attitude, hustle, and more importantly, the ability & willingness to hear have been consistent. The business & team is poised to go to the next level of growth.” – Auxano Capital.

The presence of prominent investors such as Rikant Pittie and Bhavesh Gupta further supports the increasing faith in Primebook’s capacity to change the dynamic of affordable technology in the country. To this, Bhavesh Gupta, Ex-COO, Paytm, states – “Investing in Primebook meant investing in the ever-expanding personal computing industry that’s certain to turn hybrid over the next ten years, where consumers would use advanced applications and software on cost-effective hardware via the cloud. Primebook’s continuous innovation in this regard and the founders’ resilience are what drove the funding decision. I am confident that the Primebook India team would reach its heights.”

About Primebook

Primebook is a made-in-India Android laptop brand that runs its proprietary OS, PrimeOS. Primebook has been specifically created for learners and students for blended online education programs, making it simpler for students to use and comprehend. The laptop features seamless Android app compatibility, enables simultaneous switching between apps, and is highly simple and effective to use for someone familiar with Android. The brand has appeared on Shark Tank India Season 2, where they secured INR 75 Lakh from Aman Gupta and Peyush Bansal.

Neha Kamath

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