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Japan’s SBI, Peak XV back Indian spacetech firm’s $50m series B
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ByStartupStory | December 17, 2025
Japan’s SBI Investments and Peak XV Partners are among the backers of Indian spacetech startup Digantara’s $50 million Series B funding round, which also drew participation from 360 ONE Asset and entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala.
Funding to fuel global defence expansion
The Bengaluru-based company, founded in 2020 by Anirudh Sharma, will deploy the capital to expand beyond India and the US into Europe, build new manufacturing facilities for optical systems and satellites, and double its global R&D teams over the next year. Digantara plans to launch 15 space surveillance satellites and two missile-warning satellites through 2026-27.
Transition to full-stack space intelligence
Originally focused on space situational awareness (SSA)—tracking satellites and orbital debris—Digantara is evolving into a full-stack provider of sovereign hardware, software, and intelligence systems for national security. Its integrated platform combines space-based sensors, proprietary optics, and AI analytics to deliver multidomain superiority in emerging threats.
India remains Digantara’s largest revenue market, contributing $15-20 million annually, with defence clients driving growth amid limited commercial demand. The startup already operates in India, Singapore, and the US, positioning for scaled satellite deployments and US/Europe market entry.
This raise underscores surging investor interest in India’s private space sector, where defence-linked surveillance and intelligence platforms attract strategic capital as the country builds sovereign capabilities amid global space tensions.
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