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Satlabs Space Systems raises $1 Mn from Finvolve and IA

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Satlabs Space Systems raises $1 Mn from Finvolve and IA
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Snippets: Satlabs Space Systems raises $1 Mn from Finvolve and IA Deep-tech space startup Satlabs Space Systems has raised $1 million in a funding round from Finvolve & India Accelerator (IA). The proceeds will be utilized to accelerate R&D, advance satellite deployment plans, and scale its data relay network, Satlabs Space said in a press release. Co-founded in Feb. 2023 by Sooraj Gopakumar and Saisree Eega, Satlabs addresses a bottleneck in the space ecosystem that delays in downlinking earth observation data due to limited ground station coverage. The startup's data relay solution aims to reduce latency from hours to minutes, and eventually near real time, enabling critical applications across defence, agriculture, disaster response, offshore energy, and industrial IoT. According to the Bengaluru-based startup, it is currently progressing toward the launch of its proof-of-concept relay satellite, with plans for phased constellation deployment over the coming years. The company's technology roadmap also extends into non-terrestrial industrial IoT connectivity, enabling real-time communication in regions beyond terrestrial network coverage. Satlabs aims to build cost-efficient, scalable, and globally compatible satellite communication infrastructure, while strengthening India’s position in the rapidly evolving space-tech ecosystem. The startup strives to make real-time satellite data accessible, reliable, and scalable across the globe. The startup asserts that it is developing a constellation of low-cost data relay satellites designed to act as "floating ground stations" enabling faster, continuous communication between satellites and end users. India Accelerator (IA) is a seed-stage startup accelerator and alongside its accelerator programs, it actively invests in early-stage startups through its joint venture Finvolve, three AIFs, and a GIFT City Fund. The platform provides founders with capital, mentorship, and market access, enabling scalable and sustainable growth.

Defence-tech startup Ammunic Systems raises $1.1 Mn in seed round

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Defence-tech startup Ammunic Systems raises $1.1 Mn in seed round
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Defence-tech startup Ammunic Systems raises $1.1 Mn in seed round The proceeds will be channeled towards scaling existing products and building new indigenous defence technologies, Ammunic Systems said in a press release. Defence tech startup Ammunic Systems has raised $1.1 million in a seed funding round co-led by India Accelerator and its multistage VC arm Finvolve. The proceeds will be channeled towards scaling existing products and building new indigenous defence technologies, Ammunic Systems said in a press release. Launched in September 2024, Ammunic Systems is a defence R&D firm focused on the design and development of weapon systems with core competence in advanced electronic fuzes, warheads, and munition integration technologies. The startup aspires to become a next-generation defence and aerospace innovator. The Bengaluru-based startup aims to empower defense with precision and safety and to pioneer tomorrow's warheads for global security. It is committed to providing services that exceed client expectations and help them achieve their business goals. It focuses on research, design, development, and production of new generation weapon systems for current and future warfare. Priyanka Singhal, founder of Ammunic Systems, said, “This investment from India Accelerator is not just capital; it is a vote of confidence in a mission we have poured our hearts into. At Ammunic Systems, we are not just building defence technologies; we are building belief — that India can lead from the front in securing its own future." India Accelerator and Finvolve boast a strong portfolio of defence tech companies including IG Drones, Indrajaal, Zulu Defence, and others.

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