Dhruva Space raises $15.5M in pre-Series B at $230M valuation
Hyderabad-based spacetech startup Dhruva Space is raising $15.5 million in a pre-Series B round led by IndusBridge Ventures. The deal values the company at $230 million and includes investments from government-backed Antariksh Venture Capital Fund and Blue Ashva Sampada Fund. While Dhruva Space’s revenue surged nearly eightfold to Rs 79 crore in FY26, its losses also widened by 21%.
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30 SEC SUMMARY
- Dhruva Space secured $15.5M in a pre-Series B round at a $230M valuation, led by IndusBridge Ventures.
- The startup’s revenue jumped nearly 8x to Rs 79 crore in FY26, but losses widened by 21% to Rs 46.6 crore.
- Funds will bankroll satellite development for communication, earth observation, and remote sensing.
- Promoters will keep 40.74% of the company; new investors take minority stakes.
- India’s spacetech sector is heating up, with Skyroot, Pixxel, and Bellatrix also raising fresh capital.
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Funding round and investors
Hyderabad-based spacetech startup Dhruva Space will raise $15.5 million (Rs 147 crore) in a pre-Series B round. IndusBridge Ventures is leading the deal, with participation from Antariksh Venture Capital Fund, Blue Ashva Sampada Fund, and other investors, according to filings reviewed by Entrackr.
Valuation and equity stakes
The round values Dhruva Space at $230 million post-money (Rs 2,200 crore). IndusBridge Ventures put in Rs 60 crore, while government-backed Antariksh Venture Capital Fund added Rs 46.9 crore. Blue Ashva Sampada Fund pledged Rs 18.22 crore, though the funds are still pending. PVS Raju and four other backers contributed smaller amounts.
After the round, promoters Sanjay Nekkanti and Chaitanya Dora will keep 40.74% of the company. Blue Ashva Sampada Fund will hold 6.29%, AVCF 3.32%, and IndusBridge Ventures 2.73%.
Financials: skyrocketing revenue, widening losses
Dhruva Space’s revenue climbed nearly eightfold to Rs 79 crore in FY26 from Rs 10 crore the year before. Losses, however, widened by 21% to Rs 46.6 crore over the same period.
How the money will be used
The fresh capital will finance the development and deployment of communication, earth observation, and remote sensing satellites. It will also cover working capital, infrastructure, and general corporate expenses.
Dhruva Space builds satellites, integrates launches, and operates ground stations for commercial, government, and defence clients. It also offers satellite deployment services and sells space-based data and imagery.
Spacetech funding rebounds in India
Investor appetite for Indian spacetech is reviving. Dhruva Space’s round follows Skyroot’s $60 million raise, Pixxel’s $100 million Series C, and Bellatrix Aerospace’s $20 million pre-Series B. Government-backed funds and institutions are fueling the surge, reflecting confidence in satellite manufacturing, launch vehicles, and data services.
What this means
Lazyfounder analysis — our interpretation, not reported fact.
The $230M valuation signals that institutional investors are now pricing spacetech startups on future contract pipelines rather than current margins, which could push more founders to prioritize revenue visibility over rapid scale.
Key takeaways
- Revenue growth of 8x in FY26 outpaced the 21% widening in losses, shifting the narrative from cash burn to contract execution.
- The pre-Series B round was structured largely through compulsorily convertible preference shares, leaving founders with a still-substantial 40.74% equity block.
- Inclusion of government-backed AVCF shows regulatory tailwinds for dual-use satellite technology in both commercial and defence sectors.
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Sources
- Entrackr · 2026-11-12
Exclusive: Dhruva Space to raise $15.5 Mn in pre-Series B; revenue surges 8X
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