Bengaluru-based spacetech startup Digantara Research & Technologies has reached a significant milestone after closing a strong Series B funding round that has pushed its valuation to nearly $200 million (around ₹1,740 crore). The latest round marks a massive jump from its earlier valuation of about ₹590 crore recorded in 2024, highlighting growing investor confidence in the company and India’s expanding private space ecosystem.
Digantara has raised $50 million (approximately ₹435 crore) in this round, making it one of the most notable late-stage fundraises in India’s spacetech sector in recent times. The funding reinforces the startup’s position as a key player in space situational awareness and space intelligence.
Strong Investor Backing in Series B Round
The Series B funding round was led by Reliance Business Ventures, which emerged as the largest contributor. Other participants included 360 ONE Asset, SBI Ventures, and prominent entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala.
Existing investors such as Peak XV Partners and Kalaari Capital also continued their support, underlining long-term faith in Digantara’s business model and technological capabilities. The round reflects increasing participation from large Indian institutions in deep-tech and national-security-aligned startups.
Building Advanced Space Surveillance Solutions
Founded in 2018, Digantara operates in the highly specialised domain of space domain awareness. The company develops space-based and ground-based systems that track, monitor, and analyse objects orbiting the Earth. With satellite launches accelerating globally, managing space debris and monitoring orbital threats has become a critical challenge.
Digantara’s solutions use a combination of sensors, analytics, and data intelligence to provide real-time insights that help prevent satellite collisions and support national security needs. Its offerings are designed for defence organisations, government agencies, and commercial satellite operators, making its technology relevant for both civil and strategic applications.
Founders and Vision for Global Expansion
Digantara was founded by Anirudh Sharma, Rahul Rawat, and Tanveer Ahmed, all of whom bring strong engineering and research backgrounds.
The startup plans to use the fresh capital to expand manufacturing capabilities, strengthen R&D, and scale deployments of its space surveillance infrastructure. A key focus area will be international expansion, particularly in markets such as the United States and Europe, where demand for space intelligence and early-warning systems is rising.
Boost to India’s Growing Spacetech Ecosystem
Digantara’s rise comes at a time when India’s private space sector is gaining global attention. Supportive policy reforms, increased private participation, and rising global reliance on satellite technology have created fertile ground for spacetech startups.
Achieving a $200 million valuation positions Digantara among the most valuable private spacetech companies in the country. More importantly, it signals that Indian startups are now capable of building globally competitive deep-tech products in domains once dominated by large aerospace corporations.
With strong investor backing and ambitious growth plans, Digantara appears well-placed to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of space safety and intelligence, while contributing to India’s growing influence in the global space economy.