Zeliot
Real-time data streaming and managed Kafka platform.
Zeliot Connected Services Pvt Ltd is a deep-tech company founded in 2018 by Anup Naik, Sudeep Nayak, and Sugam Sharma in Bengaluru, India. The company provides an Internet of Things (IoT) based solutions platform for enterprises and automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Zeliot initially launched a fleet management application called AquilaTrack and has since evolved its core offering to a primary product named 'Condense'.
Condense is a fully managed, Kafka-native data streaming platform that can be deployed on a client's own cloud infrastructure (BYOC model), ensuring data sovereignty. The platform is designed to simplify the development of real-time applications by providing pre-built, industry-specific connectors and data transformation tools, along with an integrated development environment. This allows clients to process and analyze large volumes of data from edge devices, such as IoT sensors and connected vehicles, in real-time. The platform also features Condense Edge, which extends data processing capabilities to the network edge for applications in IoT and connected vehicles. Key features include geolocation, live tracking, geofencing, driver and vehicle management, routing, and travel replay. The company's services are aimed at transforming raw data into actionable insights for improved operational efficiency and predictive maintenance.
The business operates on a B2B model, generating revenue through licensing and subscriptions to its platform. Zeliot serves a global market, with clients including large enterprises and automotive manufacturers like Indian Oil Corporation, Royal Enfield, and Ashok Leyland. In February 2022, Zeliot secured $525,000 in a seed funding round, which included a strategic investment from Bosch for a 14% stake in the company. This partnership aims to combine Bosch's Mobility Marketplace with Zeliot's platform to create comprehensive solutions for the mobility sector.
Keywords: data streaming, managed Kafka, IoT platform, connected vehicles, automotive telematics, fleet management, edge computing, real-time analytics, data engineering, B2B SaaS