About Space Economy sector in India
The Space Economy sector in India comprises 27 companies, including 11 funded companies having collectively raised $145M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 3 are Series A+ funded.
Space Economy sector in India has seen 1 acquisition.
This sector includes the space economy refers to the entire set of activities and resources that provide value and benefits for humans while exploring and utilizing space.
Companies included in Space Economy
The space economy includes activities like satellite services, space tourism, space robotics, asteroid mining, in-orbit servicing, space debris detection, research and development, and manufacturing for space explorationCompanies excluded in Space Economy
Companies involved in manufacturing and services for aerospace and aviationTop Space Economy Companies in India
There are more than 27 companies in Space Economy in India. Digantara is the top Space Economy company in India, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Space Economy companies in India:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of space traffic monitoring and space situational awareness solutions | Bengaluru (India) | 2020 | Series B | $66.5M | |
Developer of technologies for extending satellite lifespan and reducing space debris | Thane (India) | 2022 | Seed | $7.21M | |
Developer of satellite life extension solutions through on-orbit refueling and servicing | Chennai (India) | 2021 | Seed | $2.04M | |
Developer of on-orbit servicing for satellites | Botany (Australia) | 2019 | Funding Raised | - | |
Developer of expandable habitats designed for sustainable living in space | Roorkee (India) | 2023 | Seed | $1.2M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Space Economy sector in India
4 Space Economy startups in India were founded in 2024 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 2 |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 4 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 2 |
2016 | - |
Stage-wise distribution of Space Economy sector companies in India
Out of the total 27 Space Economy companies in India, 11 have secured funding. Among them, 3 have reached Series A or higher, and 2 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 27
Funded - 11
Series A+ - 3
Series B+ - 2
Series C+ - 1
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 27 |
Funded | 11 |
Series A+ | 3 |
Series B+ | 2 |
Series C+ | 1 |
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Funding Trends in the Space Economy sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the Space Economy sector in India
The Space Economy sector in India saw a total funding of more than $145M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $64.6M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $64.6M |
2024 | $11M |
2023 | $13.5M |
2021 | $2.57M |
2017 | $1.35M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Space Economy in India
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Space Economy companies in India have raised $61.6M in equity funding across 5 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2024), Space Economy companies in India had raised $2.54M across 2 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 2320.97% rise in funding in Space Economy companies in India as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Space Economy companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 9838 | Dec 16, 2025 | and 4 more | |
Seed | 4295 | Sep 26, 2025 | ||
Seed | 8423 | Sep 25, 2025 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 2701 | Mar 26, 2025 | ||
Seed | 9237 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Top Investors in Space Economy in India
Starburst is the top investor in Space Economy companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Space Economy companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Delhi (India) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Bengaluru (India) |
M&A activity in Space Economy sector in India
In the year 2025, till April 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Space Economy sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Space Economy sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Apr 30, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Space Economy sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in Space Economy sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
Colleges which produce the most Space Economy companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Space Economy in India
Most number of Space Economy startups in India have been founded by alumni from IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur and Anna University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 2 |
IIT Kharagpur | 2 |
Anna University | 1 |
BIT Mesra | 1 |
BITS Mesra | 1 |
BITS Pilani | 1 |
IIM Calcutta | 1 |
IIT Bombay | 1 |
IIT Kanpur | 1 |
IIT Madras | 1 |
Total funding in Space Economy companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, IIT Kharagpur graduates' Space Economy companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIM Calcutta and IIT Delhi alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Kharagpur | $63.7M |
IIM Calcutta | $53.5M |
IIT Delhi | $53.5M |
IIT Bombay | $10.2M |
The University of New South Wales | $8.5M |
IIT Kanpur | $3.17M |
IIT Madras | $3.17M |
Anna University | $2.04M |
BIT Mesra | $2.04M |
BITS Mesra | $2.04M |
Top News in Space Economy in India
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Speciale Invest floats Rs 1,400 Cr fund to back deep-tech startupsEntrackr•Dec 18, 2025•Speciale Invest, Digantara
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Indian Space Startups Eye Senior Talent, Taps Ex-ISRO Experts For Growthelectronicsforyou.biz•Mar 18, 2025•Digantara
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Indian space tech firm Digantara eyes Rs 260 crore revenue with US expansionDeccan Herald•Feb 11, 2025•Digantara
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Bengaluru start-up Digantara launches Pushan Alpha satellite aboard SpaceX rocketMoneycontrol•Jan 03, 2023•Digantara, SpaceX
