Rajshree Upadhyaya | Jaipur | Business Remedies | Nimish Mehra and Cyril Joe Baby founded the startup Fupro with the mission of introducing affordable prosthetic technology and helping people regain their ability to move freely. Their journey shows how a college experiment evolved into a mission to restore mobility and dignity to thousands of people living with limb loss.
The startup was launched in 2018 with a shared vision of making advanced prosthetic technology more accessible and affordable. The founders believed that losing a limb should not mean losing one’s independence. Yet, millions of people across the world struggle to access quality prosthetics due to the high cost and limited availability of imported devices. Keeping this challenge in mind, they began developing innovative solutions that could combine engineering precision with affordability. This eventually led to the creation of a company focused on advanced mobility technologies.
The idea for Fupro first came to Nimish Mehra when he was a student at Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur. He already had a deep interest in mobility systems and mechanical design, but this interest grew stronger after he suffered a knee injury and was confined to bed for nearly two months.
The experience made him realise how essential movement is in everyday life and how difficult life can become when mobility is restricted. Determined to find a solution, he began experimenting with prosthetic designs as part of a college project.
During this time, he collaborated with his junior Cyril Joe Baby, whose technical knowledge and engineering skills helped transform the early concept into a more practical and scalable solution. What began as a research effort soon turned into a startup focused on improving accessibility to prosthetic technology.
From its early days, Fupro focused on designing advanced prosthetic limbs, lightweight artificial legs and assistive mobility technologies that could replicate natural human movement while remaining significantly more affordable than many imported alternatives. The founders emphasised the use of lightweight materials and biomechanical engineering to develop prosthetics that allow users to walk, run and perform everyday activities with greater comfort.
Over time, the company expanded its innovation pipeline and developed more than twenty prosthetic products, including several patented designs. These devices were engineered not only for durability and functionality but also for adaptability, ensuring they could meet the diverse needs of amputees with different lifestyles and physical conditions.
Emerging As A Player In The Medical Device Sector
Beyond engineering success, the company’s true impact lies in the lives it has helped transform. One of the most inspiring examples linked to Fupro’s technology is the story of Anshul, a national-level mountaineer who lost his leg in an accident. With the help of Fupro’s prosthetic limb, he regained mobility and eventually returned to mountaineering. Stories like this demonstrate how prosthetic innovation can go far beyond medical rehabilitation by restoring confidence, ambition and freedom of movement. Over the past few years, the company’s prosthetic devices and mobility solutions have reportedly helped more than 15,000 people regain their independence, strengthening its reputation as a socially driven technology startup.
As the startup grew, it also began gaining commercial traction. By focusing on research, design innovation and direct engagement with patients and rehabilitation professionals, Fupro gradually built credibility within the prosthetics ecosystem. The company reported revenue of approximately Rs. 2.16 crore in FY 2023 and around Rs. 2.5 crore in FY 2024, reflecting the growing demand for its solutions. Its expanding portfolio of prosthetic limbs, customised mobility devices and rehabilitation-focused assistive technologies has positioned the startup as an emerging player in India’s medical device sector, where affordable innovation remains highly needed.
Focus On Expanding Access To Affordable Prosthetic Innovation
Fupro gained nationwide attention when Nimish Mehra and Cyril Joe Baby presented their company on Shark Tank India. They initially sought Rs. 60 lakh for 1 percent equity, valuing the company at Rs. 60 crore. After negotiations with the investors, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal jointly invested Rs. 60 lakh for 4 percent equity, bringing the company’s valuation to Rs. 15 crore. The investment provided not only financial support but also strategic mentorship and greater visibility, helping the brand reach a wider audience across the country.
Today, Fupro continues to operate as an active medical technology startup focused on expanding access to affordable prosthetic innovations. With a growing range of prosthetic solutions, assistive mobility devices and rehabilitation technologies, the company remains committed to the belief that advanced healthcare engineering should reach those who need it the most. Through dedication, engineering creativity and a strong social mission, Nimish Mehra and Cyril Joe Baby have built a company that aims to redefine how prosthetic technology can help people regain mobility, independence and dignity.
