Respirer Living Sciences

What Respirer Living Sciences does

Respirer Living Sciences Pvt. Ltd. is a Pune-based climate-tech company that designs, manufactures, and operates IoT and NB-IoT-based air quality monitoring hardware paired with analytics software, serving government agencies, research institutions, and commercial fleet operators in India and select global markets. Its core product family, branded 'atmos', comprises five sensor variants — atmos-STAT (stationary ambient), atmos-MOBI (mobile), atmos-MAPIE (analytics/mapping), atmos-GHG (greenhouse gases), and atmos-NIMO (NOx) — all scientifically validated against Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) reference equipment. A proprietary Atlas AQ platform processes data from the sensor network into visualization dashboards, smart alerts, hotspot maps, and policy-grade reports used by government and research buyers.

The business model combines hardware sales of atmos monitors with recurring Atlas AQ analytics subscriptions, data licensing and consultancy to government bodies, and OEM-embedded managed services such as the SmartBus.AQI system deployed across the IntrCity SmartBus intercity fleet. Go-to-market is primarily sales-led, anchored by direct enterprise engagement with the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (GoI), Surat Municipal Corporation, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, IIT Kanpur, GIZ India, and Panasonic Life Solutions India. Flagship technical programs include the SATVAM low-cost sensor network (2017-2022, 100 sensors across 7 Indian cities with IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, Duke University, Intel, DST, and IUSSTF) and Project AMRIT (2023-2025, 700+ sensors across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar) — India's first and largest rural air quality monitoring network, co-funded by Open Philanthropy.

The company monetizes a deployed base of more than 2,500 devices across 25+ cities globally, with credibility amplified through peer-reviewed publications, accelerator wins (UNICEF Climate Innovation Challenge 2025, Panasonic Ignition 3.0), and earned media coverage in major Indian outlets. Respirer is founder-led by Ronak Sutaria and operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees as a privately held Indian private limited company.

Name

Respirer Living Sciences

Legal name

Respirer Living Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://respirer.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Respirer Living Sciences builds IoT-based air quality sensor hardware and analytics software for government agencies, research institutions, and transportation operators, with 2,500+ devices deployed across 25+ cities in India and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Quality Monitoring

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Environmental Monitoring (VOC/CO2/PM2.5) (HSAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Climate & Air Quality (Thermostats, HVAC, Purifiers, IAQ Sensors) (HSAPAQAD), Smart Air Quality Sensors, Purifiers & Humidifier/Dehumidifier Integration (HSAOANAH)

Keywords

• Air quality monitoring
• IoT sensor networks
• Environmental analytics platform
• Air pollution measurement
• Hyperlocal environmental data

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales — 'atmos' Air Quality Monitors: Sale of IoT/NB-IoT-based air quality monitoring hardware devices across multiple product lines (atmos-STAT, atmos-MOBI, atmos-MAPIE, atmos-GHG, atmos-NIMO). Devices are sold with connectivity options (GSM/4G, Wi-Fi) and data solutions including API links and customized analytics dashboards.
2. Analytics and Software Platform (Atlas AQ): Recurring analytics dashboard and data visualization platform subscriptions bundled with hardware sales. Customized analytics dashboard is offered as a data solution tier alongside API links.
3. Research Reports and Data Licensing: Company publishes and distributes scientific air quality reports (e.g., Andhra Pradesh Air Quality Report, Delhi-Haryana Airshed Report, Towards Clear Skies) which are shared publicly and used to influence policy-level decisions. Revenue is generated through consultancy and data licensing arrangements with government bodies and research institutions.
4. OEM Integration — SmartBus.AQI: Deployment of proprietary IAQ monitoring and air purification systems as OEM-embedded solution into IntrCity SmartBus fleet, generating revenue per vehicle or fleet-level service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Respirer Living Sciences designs, manufactures, and deploys IoT and NB-IoT based air quality monitoring hardware under the 'atmos' brand (atmos-STAT for stationary ambient monitoring, atmos-MOBI for mobile monitoring, atmos-MAPIE for mapping and visualization, atmos-GHG for greenhouse gases, and atmos-NIMO for nitrogen oxides), complemented by the Atlas AQ analytics and visualization platform. The company sells hardware devices with bundled analytics dashboards and API data access, and provides OEM-integrated solutions such as SmartBus.AQI for in-cabin air quality monitoring and purification in transportation fleets.

Product overview

Respirer Living Sciences offers a unified platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the 'atmos' line of air quality monitoring hardware products (atmos-STAT, atmos-MOBI, atmos-MAPIE, atmos-GHG, atmos-NIMO), which are complemented by the Atlas AQ analytics platform. The atmos monitors use IoT and NB-IoT technologies to collect real-time sensor data, while the Atlas AQ platform transforms this data into visual charts, cluster maps, and smart alerts. The company also provides sector-specific solutions including construction dust monitoring, indoor air quality, BMC compliance, and the SmartBus.AQI solution for intercity bus fleets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• atmos: Line of air quality monitoring products including atmos-STAT (stationary ambient AQ monitoring), atmos-MOBI (mobile AQ monitoring), atmos-MAPIE (advanced analytics dashboard), atmos-GHG (greenhouse gas monitoring), and atmos-NIMO (indoor air quality monitoring)
• Atlas AQ
• SmartBus.AQI

Products and services

• atmos-STAT A stationary ambient air quality monitoring station within the 'atmos' product line designed for continuous, real-time measurement of outdoor air pollutants and weather conditions, used by governments, municipal corporations, and research institutions for regulatory and policy monitoring.
• atmos-MOBI A mobile air quality monitoring device within the 'atmos' product line designed for portable deployment and on-the-go air quality assessment across different locations, enabling moving and hyperlocal measurement campaigns.
• atmos-MAPIE An air quality monitoring product in the 'atmos' lineup designed for mapping and visualization applications that support spatial analysis and hotspot identification of pollution across cities.
• atmos-GHG A greenhouse gas monitoring device within the 'atmos' lineup designed to measure and track GHG emissions and concentrations in ambient and indoor environments for climate science analytics.
• atmos-NIMO A nitrogen dioxide monitoring device within the 'atmos' lineup designed for accurate measurement and tracking of NO2 levels in air quality assessments, supporting urban pollution source attribution.
• atmos Air Quality Monitor (product line) A real-time sensor-based network of IoT and NB-IoT air quality monitors bundled with big data and machine learning analytics, including solar-powered and energy-efficient variants for effective monitoring and management of ambient and indoor air quality.
• SmartBus.AQI An OEM-integrated in-cabin air quality monitoring and purification system deployed into IntrCity SmartBus intercity fleet vehicles, continuously tracking PM2.5, CO2, and other pollutants, and displaying real-time AQI data inside the bus and on the IntrCity mobile app to improve passenger health.
• Atlas AQ Platform An advanced analytics and visualization platform that processes air quality data from the atmos sensor network to provide visual charts, trend analysis, hotspot identification, cluster maps, smart alerts, and policy-level insights for governments, researchers, and enterprises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Passengers breathe cleaner air (PM2.5 < 60 µg/m³) for up to 80% of intercity bus travel time with SmartBus.AQI system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Panasonic Life Solutions IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Respirer Living Sciences was named joint winner (with Red Health) of the Panasonic Ignition 3.0 accelerator programme focused on the future of residential living, smart technologies, wellness, and connected devices. The programme received 113 applications with 11 selected for three-month mentorship and technology validation. Panasonic views the initiative as a strategic investment pipeline to identify Indian startups for potential long-term partnerships and global scalability. Panasonic highlighted its MirAIe platform connecting 750,000 devices with a target of 30% revenue from AI software solutions by 2035.
• IIT Kanpur — Centre of Excellence ATMANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Project AMRIT is a flagship project of the Centre of Excellence ATMAN, established at IIT Kanpur in October 2022 as proposed by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India. Respirer provides 700+ atmos sensors for India's first and largest rural air quality monitoring network, deployed across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (Indo-gangetic plains) from 2023-2025. ATMAN serves as a world-class research centre for air quality science.
• GIZ IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022GIZ India is the implementing partner in the Indo-German Development Cooperation project 'Reducing Air Pollution in Three Indian Cities', under which Respirer deployed 20 atmos sensors in Surat City (October 2022 – March 2023) with a web-based data visualization dashboard integrated into the SMC website.
• Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022SMC partnered with Respirer Living Sciences, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, GIZ India, IIT Kanpur, and SVNIT Surat to implement a sensor-based Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (SAAQM) network and decision support system for Surat city under the Indo-German Development Cooperation project.
• UNICEF Office of InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRespirer was selected as one of five winning startups in the UNICEF Climate Innovation Challenge 2025 from over 1,200 applications across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The challenge focused on climate adaptation solutions for protecting children from climate impacts. Respirer receives technical support and investment-readiness guidance through the UNICEF Venture Fund.
• IntrCity SmartBuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRespirer is the official clean air partner for IntrCity SmartBus, deploying SmartBus.AQI — real-time IAQ monitoring and air purification systems — into the intercity fleet. Passengers breathe cleaner air for up to 80% of travel time. Real-time AQI data is displayed inside the bus and on the IntrCity mobile app. The study between December 7-14, 2025 monitored approximately 4,500 passenger journeys using 11 buses with continuous PM2.5 monitoring.
• Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject AMRIT, India's first and largest rural AQ monitoring network, is proposed by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor. Respirer Living Sciences is a partner alongside IIT Kanpur and Open Philanthropy, deploying 700+ sensors across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
• IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, Duke UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATVAM project (Streaming Analytics over Temporal Variables from Air Quality Monitoring) — a 5-year initiative (2017-2022) developing low-cost air quality (LCAQ) sensor networks across 7 Indian cities using portable IoT platforms with PM2.5 and gas sensors. Included a novel swap-out calibration experiment and metric learning-based local calibration algorithm. 100 sensors deployed in Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Guwahati, Jaipur, Chennai, and Kanyakumari.
• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner in the SATVAM project alongside IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, and Duke University, developing low-cost LCAQ sensor networks and IoT platforms. Intel provided technology support for the sensor network development.
• Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding and strategic partner in the SATVAM project (2017-2022) for developing low-cost air quality sensor networks across 7 Indian cities.
• Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on real-time river water and air quality monitoring projects. IUSSTF supports cross-border scientific collaboration between India and the US.
• Gujarat Pollution Control BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency in the Surat City sensor-based AQ monitoring project alongside SMC, GIZ India, IIT Kanpur, and SVNIT Surat.
• Microsoft ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationListed as a key technology partner and supporter. Respirer participated in Microsoft Research conferences and elevated pitch events at IIT Madras. Microsoft Azure or cloud infrastructure may support Respirer's data analytics platform.
• CEPT UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner and supporter. CEPT University contributes expertise in urban planning and environmental sciences.
• IIT Delhi (IIITD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner and supporter in the company's ecosystem of academic and research partners.
• Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner and supporter. CSTEP is a research-based think tank focused on science, technology, and policy in India.
• Shakti FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner and supporter, potentially providing impact/development financing or programme support.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner and supporter, providing industry networking and policy advocacy connections.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Sensirion: Swiss manufacturer of high-volume gas, particulate, and humidity sensor modules widely used in low-cost AQ monitors. Acts as a key component supplier and reference point for the underlying sensor technology inside atmos-class devices like Respirer's.

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala: Finland-based global leader in professional environmental and industrial measurement, including reference-grade air quality instruments. Sets the FEM-equivalent benchmark against which Respirer validates its atmos line and competes for high-end government and industrial tenders.
• IQAir: Swiss-based global leader in air quality monitoring with consumer-grade (AirVisual) and professional-grade sensors plus a worldwide hyperlocal AQ data network. Competes with Respirer in Indian city deployments and government tenders, and at a broader global scale.
• Honeywell (Environmental Monitoring): Honeywell provides industrial and commercial indoor air quality sensors and building automation systems globally. Overlaps with Respirer's indoor, commercial, and OEM-embedded use cases, particularly as Honeywell pushes deeper into Indian smart-building and smart-city programs.

Direct peers

• Aeroqual: New Zealand-based manufacturer of low-cost and professional air quality monitors used for ambient, indoor, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Respirer's atmos product family, with overlapping target customers in environmental consultancies, researchers, and government agencies.
• Clarity Movement: US-based provider of low-cost air quality sensor networks serving governments and NGOs globally, with a comparable business model of dense sensor deployment plus cloud analytics. Operates networks in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, overlapping directly with Respirer's policy and donor-funded deployments.

Emerging players

• AirGradient: Open-source low-cost air quality monitor maker popular among civic-tech and citizen-science communities in South and Southeast Asia. Competes with the atmos line in price-sensitive deployments and shares Respirer's open-research positioning with academic partners.
• Plume Labs: Maker of the Flow personal air quality sensor and hyperlocal AQ data services for cities, now part of AccuWeather. Comparable to Respirer's atmos-MOBI mobile monitoring concept and its focus on consumer- and city-facing AQ data products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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