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Shastra VC rolls out $100 million fund to invest in AI, deeptech startups

Shastra VC rolls out $100 million fund to invest in AI, deeptech startups

22 May 2026, 17:42 PM

Cheque sizes are expected to range between $500,000 and $3 million.

Skyroot Aerospace becomes India’s first spacetech unicorn after $60 million fundraise

Skyroot Aerospace becomes India’s first spacetech unicorn after $60 million fundraise

07 May 2026, 13:12 PM

The funding round was co-led by Sherpalo Ventures and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC.

Spacetech startup SatLeo Labs bags seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures

Spacetech startup SatLeo Labs bags seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures

06 Apr 2026, 11:55 AM

The funding round saw participation from Merak Ventures, Java Capital, IIMA-CIIE, and investor Manish Gandhi.

Bellatrix Aerospace raises $20 million in pre-Series B funding led by Cactus Partners

Bellatrix Aerospace raises $20 million in pre-Series B funding led by Cactus Partners

30 Mar 2026, 13:05 PM

The funding round saw participation from new investors such as Hero Investment Office, 35 North Ventures, Indusbridge Ventures, and Monarch Holdings

Spacetech startup EtherealX secures Series A funding co-led by TDK Ventures, BIG Capital

Spacetech startup EtherealX secures Series A funding co-led by TDK Ventures, BIG Capital

19 Jan 2026, 12:45 PM

The funding round saw participation from Accel, Prosus, YourNest Venture Capital, BlueHill Capital, Campus Fund and Riceberg Ventures.

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