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EtherealX raises $5 Mn in seed round led by YourNest

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
EtherealX raises $5 Mn in seed round led by YourNest
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Spacetech startup EtherealX has raised $5 million in its seed round led by YourNest and saw participation from BIG Global Investments JSC, BlueHill Capital, Campus Fund, and Golden Sparrow Ventures, Karan Bhagat & Yatin Shah from IIFL Wealth, Kiran Shetty, and Akhilesh Agarwal. The proceeds will be used to develop the engines for their fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle. In February this year, the startup had raised its first institutional funding from Campus Fund, BlueHill Capital and Riceberg Ventures. Founded in 2022 by Shubhayu Sardar, Manu Nair and Prashanth Sharma, EtherealX is attempting to build reusable rockets that bring both the stages of the rocket back into earth after flight. Currently, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is the only major rocket maker that commercially operates orbital launches using reusable rockets, particularly in the medium-lift and heavy-lift category. Among the startup’s plans is Razor Crest Mk-1, aimed to be the world’s first fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle. The model is designed to dispatch payloads of up to 24.8 tonnes to the Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) in expendable configuration, 22.8 tonnes in partially reusable configuration, and 8 tonnes in fully reusable configuration to 400 kilometres LEO.

Moon landing puts new space race startups in spotlight

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
Moon landing puts new space race startups in spotlight
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Intuitive Machines, SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Blue Origin, and Firefly Aerospace are among the space startups that are making waves in the private space industry. Intuitive Machines recently made history as the first private company to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon. SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is known for its reusable rockets and is aiming to land on Mars. Rocket Lab is a frequent private launcher of rockets after SpaceX and is working on a reusable Neutron rocket. Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, is developing a human landing system for NASA's Artemis mission. Firefly Aerospace is working on a lander called Blue Ghost and has been selected as a launch provider by the National Reconnaissance Office.

Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 15d ago
Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round
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Snippets Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round Deep-tech space startup Astrophel Aerospace has raised Rs 6.84 crore (around $800K) in a pre-seed funding round from a group of angel investors and venture firms. The Pune-based startup will use the funds to build a prototype of its reusable semi-cryogenic launch vehicle and to expand in-house R&D efforts focused on building advanced missile-grade guidance and propulsion systems. Founded in 2022 by Suyash Bafna, Astrophel Aerospace is building cost-effective, reusable launch vehicles specifically tailored for small satellites. It operates on a vertically integrated model designing, engineering, and testing propulsion systems in-house. The firm’s Astra C1 series rockets are powered by in-house developed semi-cryogenic engines and built using a combination of 3D printing and modular assembly. Astrophel claims to be among a limited number of Indian private companies to have successfully test-fired a semi-cryogenic engine, and achieved this with just Rs 6 lakh in internal resources and no external funding before this round. It is now aiming for a working, reusable prototype within the next 2–3 years. The startup is building its flagship Potentia C1U engine using modular design and manufacturing principles adapted from the automotive sector. Astrophel has also signed an MoU with ISRO to support co-development and testing. In India, its key competitors include Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos, Bellatrix Aerospace and Pixxel among others.

Superfone raises $1.9 Mn in pre-Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
Superfone raises $1.9 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Superfone, an all-in-one business phone and CRM app for SMBs, has raised $1.9 million in its pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by YourNest Venture Capital with an investment of $950,000, along with participation from Ankur Capital, Finsight Seed Fund, and a consortium of angel investors. The funding comes as part of the YourNest-SanchiConnect Velocity Program 2024, an accelerator initiative by YourNest and SanchiConnect to support high-growth startups. The Bengaluru-based company had previously raised $1.84 million from Ankur Capital and others back in July 2021. The proceeds will be used to acquire national-level telecom licences, strengthen its engineering and product teams with key senior hires, and scale its customer acquisition efforts to maximize its reach and impact, Superfone said in a press release. Co-founded in 2021 by Pradeep Dodle and Nikhil Goenka, Superfone aims to empower the landscape of business phone numbers by replacing traditional SIM cards with a fully app-based solution that integrates advanced tools such as CRM, lead management, WhatsApp marketing, and AI-powered agents. This approach addresses the critical communication and operational challenges faced by SMBs, empowering more than 10 million small businesses in India to accelerate growth, enhance customer engagement, and streamline operations. According to Superfone, it leverages a software-first approach to provide SMBs with a powerful, intuitive telecom platform that integrates communication, CRM, and marketing tools to drive growth and efficiency. The company plans to expand globally in the future, eyeing high-growth markets in Southeast Asia (SEA) and Latin America. Superfone claims that it has recently secured a Unified Licence (VNO) with Access Service for the Karnataka telecom circle and a Unified Licence (Audio Conferencing/Audiotex/Voice Mail Service) for Pan-India from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

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