Defense technology startup Constelli has raised $20 million (approximately ₹182 crore) in a funding round led by General Catalyst, along with 360 ONE Asset and existing investor Pravega Ventures. The Hyderabad-based company, founded in 2017 by Satya Gopal Panigrahi and Avinash Chenreddy, specializes in advanced signal processing, radar systems, and electronic warfare solutions for aerospace and defense applications.
With this new funding, Constelli aims to accelerate its research and development activities focused on enhancing electronic warfare and communication payloads across various platforms, including drones, ground systems, naval vessels, and satellites. The capital will also be used to establish infrastructure for rapid prototyping and initial production, enabling quicker deployment of operational systems.
Constelli had previously raised $3 million in a pre-Series A round in 2025, bringing its total funding to $23 million (₹209.36 crore). The company collaborates with prominent organizations such as DRDO, the Indian Air Force, HAL, and BEL, and is also eyeing expansion into international markets like South Korea and Australia.
The investment in Constelli comes amid growing investor interest in defense technology startups, driven by the Indian government’s emphasis on self-reliance in the sector. Initiatives like Defense Innovation Organisation’s iDEX, Make in India, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan are fostering partnerships between startups, armed forces, and industry players to propel India’s evolution from a major arms importer to a global defense manufacturing hub.
Source: Inc42 Media