| Date | Title | Description |
| 27.07.2026 | India's Space Race: Talent Exodus Fuels Private Sector, Redefines National Ambition | India's space sector undergoes a radical transformation. State-run ISRO faces a significant talent drain. Experienced scientists and technical staff depart for a burgeoning private space industry. This exodus prompts government intervention... |
| 22.07.2026 | Why are scientists leaving India’s national space agency - and will tighter exit rules keep them there? | Listen
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BENGALURU: The Indian government has moved to make it harder for some of its top space scientists to leave the country's national space agency, after m... |
| 17.07.2026 | (Weekly funding roundup July 11-17) Sharp rise in VC inflow led by AI deals | Venture capital funding into Indian startups saw a sharp rise this week after two weeks of subdued inflow as investors spread their bets across sectors, with AI leading the way.
The total funding for the third week of July came was $431 mil... |
| 13.07.2026 | Antariksh Venture Capital Fund makes first investment, backs Hyderabad's Dhruva Space with Rs 60 crore | The Antariksh Venture Capital Fund, India's dedicated spacetech fund anchored by IN-SPACe and managed by SIDBI Venture Capital Limited, has made its first investment.
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The fund has deployed Rs 60 crore into Dhruva Space, a full-... |
| 13.07.2026 | Centre’s Spacetech Fund Makes Maiden Investment, Backs Dhruva Space With ₹60 Cr | SUMMARY
This is the maiden investment made by IN-SPACe anchored VC AVCF and is part of Dhruva Space’s ongoing pre-Series B funding round
Dhruva Space will use the fresh capital to expand its satellite manufacturing capabilities, develop spa... |
| 20.05.2026 | Rapido Secures $240M, Fuels India's Mobility Battle | Rapido, India's prominent ride-hailing platform, secured a monumental $240 million in primary funding. Prosus led the round. WestBridge Capital and Accel also participated. This investment boosts Rapido's post-money valuation to $3 billion.... |
| 15.05.2026 | TDB kicks off RDI fund disbursal, backs startups across space, drones, biotech | Synopsis
The Technology Development Board (TDB) has begun disbursing the first tranche of the Rs 1 lakh crore Research and Development Initiative (RDI) fund, backing deeptech startups in space, drones, and biotech. The board expects to disb... |
| 15.05.2026 | [Weekly funding roundup May 9-15] Rapido deal lifts the VC inflow | Ride hailing platform Rapido's $240 million primary funding deal lifted venture capital momentum into Indian startups in the second week of May.
Single large transactions lifting overall funding in the startup ecosystem has emerged as a tre... |
| 14.05.2026 | Dhruva Space Bags ₹105 Cr Under RDI Fund For Satellite Platform | SUMMARY
Dhruva Space has secured ₹105 Cr ($10.9 Mn) in grant support under the Centre’s Research, Development & Innovation Fund (RDIF) for ‘Project Garud’
Project Garud aims to build a standardised and production-ready satellite platfor... |
| 14.05.2026 | Dhruva Space secures Rs 105 crore from Indian govt for ‘Project Garud’ satellite manufacturing | Hyderabad-based spacetech startup Dhruva Space has received a grant of Rs 105 crore from the Government of India's Research, Development and Innovation Fund, commonly known as RDIF.
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The startup said that the funding will suppor... |
| 28.03.2026 | Bellatrix Aerospace Nets $20 Mn To Scale Satellite Propulsion Commercially | SUMMARY
The funding round was led by Cactus Partners, with participation from Hero Investment Office, 35 North Ventures, Indusbridge Ventures and Monarch Holdings
The fresh funding will help Bellatrix expand its manufacturing facilities and... |
| 16.02.2026 | Dhruva Space looks to raise up to $50 million, faces tough market | - |
| 04.02.2026 | Exclusive: Dhruva Space To Raise $4.2 Mn In Ongoing Pre-Series B Round | SUMMARY
Dhruva Space is set to net $4.2 Mn (INR 38.7 Cr) in its ongoing Pre-Series B funding round
The investment would extend Dhruva Space’s ongoing Pre-Series B round which took place in November last year
At the time, the startup raised ... |
| 30.01.2026 | From Service Provider to Innovation Powerhouse: ImagiNxt 2026 Redefines India's Position in Global Tech Leadership | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
ImagiNxt, a global technology festival platform, has announced the launch of its inaugural edition, ImagiNxt 2026, scheduled to be held on May 22–23, 2026, at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai. The two-day event will b... |
| 27.08.2025 | Pixxel and Dhruva Space Launch Satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9 With the latest launch, Pixxel now has six Firefly satellites in orbit. | Bengaluru-based Pixxel Space and Hyderabad's Dhruva Space successfully launched satellites aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket early on August 27, marking another milestone for India's private space sector.
Pixxel placed three more of its Firef... |
| 12.08.2025 | Pixxel-Led Consortium To Build India’s First Commercial Satellite Network | SUMMARY
IN-SPACe has selected PixxelSpace India-led consortium to design, build and operate India’s first fully indigenous commercial Earth Observation (EO) satellite system
The consortium comprises PixxelSpace India, Piersight Space, Satsu... |
| 12.08.2025 | India's space regulator picks Google-backed PixxelSpace for home-grown satellite constellation | India's space regulator has picked a consortium led by Google-backed startup PixxelSpace to build a commercial home-grown constellation of earth observation satellites, with an investment of more than 12 billion rupees (nearly $137 million)... |
| 04.08.2025 | Dhruva Space To Launch First Commercial Satellite Aboard SpaceX Rocket | SUMMARY
Dhruva Space is set to launch LEAP-1 in the third quarter of 2025 aboard Elon Musk-owned SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket
The mission features payloads from Australian companies Akula Tech and Esper Satellites
The Hyderabad-based spacetech ... |
| 04.08.2025 | - | [Hyderabad, India] (04 August 2025) Full-stack Space Engineering solutions provider, Dhruva Space is set to launch its first commercial Space mission, LEAP-1, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey from successful technolo... |
| 30.06.2025 | SatSure Partners Dhruva Space To Offer Earth Observation Solutions | SUMMARY
Both the companies have signed an MoU to offer end-to-end earth observation-as-a-service (EOaaS) solutions
This partnership aims at providing solutions for both strategic (defence and government) and commercial sectors
Under this pa... |
| 30.06.2025 | SatSure and Dhruva Space forge strategic alliance to deliver end-to-end Earth Observation-as-a-Service (EOaaS) Solutions | Highlights
The partnership aims to deliver fully-managed Earth Observation (EO) services, including satellite development, launch services, ground station infrastructure, analysis-ready data, and industry-specific solutions
The development ... |
| 04.04.2025 | India's DeepTech Dream Needs More than Funding The global deep tech race is heating up, with the U.S. leading in unicorns, while China, despite regulatory hurdles, surpassed the U.S. in space-tech fun... | In 2024, Indian DeepTech startups—including those working in defence, AI, space, quantum computing, and semiconductors—attracted USD 1.6 billion in funding, marking a 78% increase from 2023, according to the Nasscom. Also, India's space-tec... |
| 18.02.2025 | Showcasing India's Game-changing Breakthroughs: Marico Innovation Foundation Celebrates the 10th Edition of Indian Innovation Icons | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Formerly called the Innovation for India Awards, the 2025 edition is rebranded as Indian Innovation Icons 2025 marking the 10th anniversary of this prestigious biennial programme.
For nearly two decades, Indian In... |
| 02.01.2025 | Strategising the Future of Defence Modernisation and Space Aspirations at DefSat 2025 | Delhi, India
SIA-India is set to host the 3rd DefSat Conference and Expo, scheduled for January 8-10, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. With the theme "Integrated Space Capabilities for Multi-Domain Operations," the event ... |
| 25.12.2024 | Space tech startups say ground station service licenses are cost effective | Startups like Dhruva Space Pvt Ltd and Avantel Ltd wrote to the government for a separate license for ground station as a service (GSaaS) in India.
Dhruva Space said that a separate license will enable a desirable regulatory framework, whil... |
| 18.12.2024 | Spacetech Startups Set to Propel India Further in the Modern Space Race According to the Indian Department of Space, the country's space economy is currently valued at USD 8.4 billion, constituting a ... | The sky could well be the limit for India's space technology (spacetech) sector which is expected to witness significant growth in the next few years, driven by factors such as increased participation from the private sector, substantial go... |
| 18.10.2024 | India Mobile Congress 2024 Recognizes Excellence in ICT and TMT; Announces IMC 2024 Award Winners | New Delhi, Delhi, India
India Mobile Congress 2024 announced the winners of the much-anticipated IMC 2024 Awards, on the third day of the four-day long affair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. With over 19 diverse award categories, the IMC Aw... |
| 24.09.2024 | The Rise of India's Private Space Sector: Opportunities and Challenges Abhay Egoor, CTO and Co-founder, Dhruva Space points out that recent policy changes have been instrumental in creating a favourab... | In recent years, the landscape of space technology has been rapidly evolving, opening doors for private players who once faced significant barriers to entry. As the cost of technology decreases and the risks associated with space missions b... |
| 24.04.2024 | Deals in brief: Toku to acquire AiChat, Strativity Group bought by UST, ADQ and OIA launch new fund to stimulate MENA tech innovation, and more | Toku set to acquire AiChat
Toku, a cloud communications and customer experience solutions provider, has announced its intent to acquire Singapore-based chatbot startup AiChat. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
This acquisi... |
| 23.04.2024 | Dhruva Space raised $15 M Series A funding from multiple investors | Indian Angel Network Alpha Fund, Blue Ashva Capital, Silverneedle Ventures, BIG Global Investment JSC (BITEXCO Group), IvyCap Ventures, Mumbai Angels, and Blume Founders Fund have all contributed $15 million (roughly Rs 123 crore) to the sp... |
| 23.04.2024 | Dhruva Space bags ₹78 cr in Series A2 funding round | Dhruva Space, a space-tech startup, has raised ₹78 crore in a series A2 round from IAN Alpha Fund and other investors.
The fund will be used to build its satellite and related infrastructure, including orbital deployers, sub-systems and gro... |
| 22.04.2024 | Dhruva Space Secures Funding for Space Expansion | Dhruva Space, a space engineering solutions provider based in Hyderabad, has successfully closed its Series A funding at ₹123 crore. The funding, which includes equity and debt, will support the industrialization and manufacturing of Dhruva... |
| 22.04.2024 | Spacetech Startup Dhruva Space Secures $9 Million in Funding, Targets Extensive Spacetech Development | Dhruva Space, a Hyderabad-based spacetech startup, has made headlines by raising $9.4 million (Rs 78 crore) in funding from IAN Alpha Fund, the Technology Development Board, and other existing investors. The funding round comprised equity a... |
| 22.04.2024 | Dhruva Space Secures USD 9 Mn Funding from IAN Alpha Fund, Technology Development Board, and Others The Hyderabad-based platform aims to deploy the raised funds for upcoming spacecraft manufacturing f... | - |
| 22.04.2024 | IAN Alpha Fund Boosts Space Endeavors: Supports Dhruva Space’s Series A2 fundraise of INR 78 Crores, Elevating Total Funding to INR 123 Crores! | The funds will enable the Hyderabad-based space-tech company to establish spacecraft manufacturing and testing capabilities, and launch customer missions with the larger satellite buses, namely P-30 and P-90.
April 22nd, 2024: Dhruva Space,... |
| 22.04.2024 | Dhruva Space closes Series A round funding at ₹123 crore | Dhruva Space, a space engineering solutions provider, successfully closed its Series A funding at ₹123 crore.
“This funding round is a testament to the international recognition of Dhruva Space’s capabilities and long-term impact. Our visio... |
| 06.03.2024 | Swedish Space Corporation and Dhruva Space to expand Ground Station network synergies | Swedish Space Corporation and Dhruva Space to expand Ground Station network synergies
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Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and Dhruva Space announce the ambition to further expanding their synergie... |
| 13.05.2022 | Exclusive: Indian spacetech firm eyes $25m series A raise for liftoff | Premium Content
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| 29.10.2021 | Space Technology startup Dhruva Space Raises INR 22 Cr Funding | - |
| 26.10.2021 | SpaceTech Startup Dhruva Space Raises Rs 22 Crore In Funding | Dhruva Space, an Indian space technology startup, has raised Rs 22 crore in funding led by Indian Angel Network (IAN) Fund and Blue Ashva Capital.
The space technology startup, which claims it is already executing projects worth millions of... |
| 25.10.2021 | Dhruva Space Raises INR 22 Cr Led By IAN Fund And Blue Ashva Capital | - |
| 25.10.2021 | Space tech startup Dhruva raises Rs 22 cr to launch satellite solutions | - |
| 25.10.2021 | Space tech startup Dhruva raises Rs 22 cr to launch satellite solutions | Space tech firm Dhruva Space has raised Rs 22 crore in a funding round led by IAN Fund and Blue Ashva Capital to position itself as a leading player in the space frontier. The firm is gearing up to launch new offerings like Satellite as a S... |
| 25.10.2021 | Dhruva Space secures Rs 22 crore funding from IAN, Blue Ashva Capital | Agencies
Bengaluru: Indian space technology startup Dhruva Space has raised Rs 22 crore in funding led by Indian Angel Network (IAN) Fund and Blue Ashva Capital as it eyes the global market for integrated satellite manufacturing, launch and... |
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Dhruva Space Secures USD 9 Mn Funding from IAN Alpha Fund, Technology Development Board, and Others | - |
| - | Dhruva Space Raises INR 22 Cr To Launch Satellite As A Service, Space Grade Solar Array | Spacetech startup Dhruva Space has raised INR 22 Cr led by IAN Fund and Blue Ashva capital. The Hyderabad and Austria-based startup will use the funds raised to launch new offerings, including Satellite as a Service, Space-grade solar array... |
| - | Dhruva Space | “A full-stack company in India creating exceptional small satellite systems to help Space exploration technology meet human imagination” |
| - | Meet The Winners Of National Startup Awards 2020 | Indian startup ecosystem has grown to be the third-biggest in the world. In order to appreciate entrepreneurs and innovation in the country, the government of India organised its first National Startups Awards on Tuesday. A number of startu... |
| - | Dhruva Space | “A full-stack company in India creating exceptional small satellite systems to help Space exploration technology meet human imagination.” |
