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Arctus Aerospace raises $2.6 Mn in pre-seed round

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Arctus Aerospace raises $2.6 Mn in pre-seed round
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Arctus Aerospace raises $2.6 Mn in pre-seed round Arctus Aerospace has raised $2.6 million in a pre-seed round from Version One Ventures, South Park Commons, gradCapital, and a group of angel investors including Balaji Srinivasan, Srinivas Narayan, early Ather engineers, and leaders from Bounce Infinity and Boom Supersonic. Arctus was also part of the South Park Commons Founder Fellowship earlier this year. Arctus Aerospace is building large unmanned aircraft capable of flying at 45,000 feet for up to 24 hours while carrying a 250-kilogram payload. The aircraft is designed to deliver real-time geospatial intelligence. Arctus is developing a full-stack manufacturing and engineering setup to support this platform. The platform supports SAR, hyperspectral, optical, EO and IR sensing. Imaging that typically costs $10,000 for 500 square kilometres can be delivered for roughly $500, allowing use across energy, infrastructure, climate, and security sectors. Arctus currently operates aircraft flying above 10,000 feet and delivers centimetre-level geospatial accuracy. The company builds its aircraft and conducts manufacturing and testing at its 25,000-square-foot facility in Bengaluru.

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Saswat Finance raises $2.6 Mn led by Ankur Capital

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Saswat Finance raises $2.6 Mn led by Ankur Capital
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Saswat Finance raises $2.6 Mn led by Ankur Capital Saswat Finance, a Mumbai-based fintech platform, has raised $2.6 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by Ankur Capital. Incubate Fund Asia, an existing investor, also doubled its investment in this round. The startup previously raised seed funding from investors like Seedstars VC, Sparrow VC, and Incubate Fund Asia. The proceeds will help Saswat expand its technology capabilities, introduce new financial products, and scale operations across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh. The funding will also be used to enhance its data and analytics infrastructure and broaden its product portfolio. Founded in 2022 by Arun Tiwari, Indrajyoti Bhattacharjee, and Ravi Ranjan Chaudhary, Saswat Finance uses proprietary technology and alternative data, such as milk production and geographic trends, to enable efficient delivery of credit, insurance, and advisory services to underserved segments. “India’s rural segments — over 65% of the population — are underserved by traditional financial services. At Saswat, we blend technology and trust to bring financial services directly to their doorstep. This funding will help us deepen our reach and scale operations,” said Arun Tiwari, CEO of Saswat Finance. Saswat claims to have onboarded over 6,000 customers and disbursed more than Rs 55 crore in asset-backed loans.

Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round

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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.

Space tech startup Akashalabdhi raises $1.2 Mn in pre seed round

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Space tech startup Akashalabdhi raises $1.2 Mn in pre seed round
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Snippets Space tech startup Akashalabdhi raises $1.2 Mn in pre-seed round The proceeds will be used to develop ANTARIKSHAB, an expandable space habitat designed for orbital logistics, microgravity experiments, space habitation, and defense applications. Akashalabdhi, a space tech startup developing expandable space habitats and dual-use defense technologies, has raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round from Uday Chatterjee, Romesh Sobti, Suraj Nalin, LVX, 1Crowd, and Riceberg Ventures. "Our vision is clear. We want to put India at the forefront of orbital infrastructure and space habitation by innovating dual-use technologies. The successful close of our pre-seed funding round is a significant milestone that brings us closer to this goal. With the support of our investors, we are one step closer to making ANTARIKSHAB a global reality,” said Siddharth Jena, Founder of Akashalabdhi. Incubated at FSID, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and TIDES, IIT Roorkee, and supported by KickSky Accelerator, the company leverages research and mentorship to transform visionary concepts into scalable solutions.

Tsalla Aerospace raises $1 Mn in maiden funding round

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Tsalla Aerospace raises $1 Mn in maiden funding round
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Snippets Tsalla Aerospace raises $1 Mn in maiden funding round Tsalla Aerospace has raised $1 million in its first external funding round led by Sunny Stalnaker, executive VP at ASML, with additional support from SIDBI and equity-free grants from the Ministry of Defence’s Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) programme. The proceeds will be used to expand its autonomous systems platform and scale deployment for defence and industrial use cases. Founded in 2019 and incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Tsalla Aerospace builds an AI-based autonomy stack for drones and unmanned systems. Its AI Pilot enables unmanned platforms to operate without GPS or communication support and aims to function with zero operator intervention. Tsalla works with the Indian Navy and Indian Army on multiple projects. These include confined-space reconnaissance systems, backpack-based VTOL platforms designed for single-person operation, and logistics use cases such as ship-to-ship delivery in difficult weather conditions. Tsalla competes with domestic defence and autonomy companies such as ideaForge, NewSpace Research & Tech, Sagar Defence, CRON Systems, and global dual-use autonomy developers. According to the company, it also plans to raise $8 million in a seed round to expand its autonomy stack, grow deployments in India and international markets, and enter new defence and industrial segments.

Nabhdrishti Aerospace raises pre-seed round led by IIMA Ventures

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Nabhdrishti Aerospace raises pre-seed round led by IIMA Ventures
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Deeptech startup Nabhdrishti Aerospace has raised Rs 3 crore in its pre-seed round led by IIMA Ventures (Formerly IIMA-CIIE). The proceeds will be used to develop fuel flex combustor prototype via thorough testing on the fuel injector and combustor, the company said in a press release. This will enable the company to showcase the proprietary fuel flex technology. This will be followed by designs within the power range of 300 SHP to 1,000 SHP and above. Founded in 2023 by Rohit Chouhan and Arjun Srivatsa, Nabhdrishti Aerospace will design and develop gas turbine engines, beginning with a 350 SHP turbo-prop engine for aviation and power generation use cases. As per the company, the micro gas turbine (MGT) engines will be developed and manufactured and will feature fuel flexibility to enable clean fuel compatibility and enhanced efficiency. The first product, ND 350, will be a 275 KW Turbogenerator. The same core, when coupled with a propeller, claims to generate 350 SHP that can power UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicle) and hybrid electric VTOLs (vertical take-off and landing). Earlier this month, Bengaluru-based aerospace components manufacturer JJG Aero raised $12 million from CX Partners. In January, Jeh Aerospace raised $2.75 million in a seed funding round led by General Catalyst.

Xovian Aerospace raises $2.5 Mn led by Piper Serica and TurboStart

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Xovian Aerospace raises $2.5 Mn led by Piper Serica and TurboStart
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Snippets Xovian Aerospace raises $2.5 Mn led by Piper Serica and TurboStart Spacetech startup Xovian Aerospace has raised $2.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Piper Serica and TurboStart, with participation from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) and Eaglewings Ventures. The proceeds will be used to support the development of AI-native radio frequency (RF) satellite infrastructure and enable space trials planned by year-end. Xovian is building a constellation of RF nanosatellites that offer real-time signal intelligence by capturing and decoding dynamic signals unlike traditional satellites that rely solely on optical data. Its platform serves industries such as maritime, aviation, defence, oil & gas, and weather forecasting by providing continuous RF data fused with AI-powered decision intelligence. With pilot discussions underway in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, Xovian’s vertically integrated model offers low-latency, high-fidelity insights, claiming to generate up to six times more data value per dollar than conventional systems. According to data from intelligence platform TheKredible, more than a dozen spacetech startups have collectively raised around $21 million in 2025. The list includes names like OrbitAid, InspeCity, and Sisir Radar, among others.

SaveSage raises $1 Mn in pre-seed round

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SaveSage raises $1 Mn in pre-seed round
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SaveSage raises $1 Mn in pre-seed round SaveSage has raised $1 million in a mix of equity and debt in its pre-seed funding round led by Bhavesh Gupta, with participation from new investors N.R. Narayanan, Lalit Wadhwa, DSP Family Office, Venture Catalysts, and Suvrat Sehgal. The proceeds will be used to strengthen its AI engine, expand product features, and accelerate user growth. Launched in October 2024, SaveSage helps users track and manage credit card and travel loyalty rewards. The platform has reached 200,000 users and an annual revenue run rate of $1.1 million as of September 2025. SaveSage’s business model is based on a mobile app that provides credit card management, rewards optimisation tools, and bill payment services. It competes with platforms such as CRED, CheQ, and OneScore, with a focus on rewards and loyalty optimisation. SaveSage currently manages over 1 million credit cards and 400,000 loyalty program accounts. Over 100,000 users pay their credit card bills through the platform.

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