Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech · Maharashtra, India

Best Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Companies in Maharashtra, India

Updated 2026-06-20 · Ranked by funding & momentum

125 indexable Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies headquartered in Maharashtra, India, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $121.7M across 35 funded companies.

125
Companies
$121.7M
Total Funding
35
Funded
0
Unicorns
0
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Maharashtra

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 AjnaLens
Manufacturer of mixed reality headset
$12.6M $55M
as of 2023
Seed Seed Jul 2025 79 2014 ↑ Active
2 Manastu Space
Developer of green propulsion systems and debris collision avoidance technology
$3.7M $11.1M
as of 2024
Series A Series A Aug 2025 50 2017 ↑ Active
3 PRYM Aerospace
Provides of unmanned aerial vehicle solutions for various industries
$2.4M Seed Seed Oct 2025 2024 ↑ Active
4 Olee
Manufacturer of laser communication systems and directed energy weapon hardware
$3.1M Seed Seed Jul 2025 2023 ↑ Active
5 VTOL Aviation
Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, subsystems, and multi-seater air taxis
$3.1M Seed Angel Jul 2025 2 2017 ↑ Active
6 BAAS Technologies
Developer of end-to-end rocket technology, launch services, and solid rocket motors
$500.7K Seed Seed Nov 2025 2024 ↑ Active
7 PDRL
Developer of drone software, GeoAI platform, and solutions for drone services
$1.2M $22.4M
as of 2024
Seed Angel Jun 2025 16 2018 ↑ Active
8 ThrustWorks Dynetics
Developer of liquid rocket propulsion systems
$788.8K Seed Seed Oct 2025 2023 ↑ Active
9 Indrones
Provider of drone-based data acquisition and analysis for various industries
$849.2K $4.9M
as of 2023
Seed Seed Aug 2025 67 2015 ↑ Active
10 Quidich
Provider of robotic camera systems and special camera services for immersive sports broadcasting experiences
$2.2M $14.2M
as of 2023
Series A Series A Apr 2025 118 2013 ↑ Active
11 InspeCity
Developer of technologies for extending satellite lifespan and reducing space debris
$1.5M $5.1M
as of 2023
Seed Grant (prize money) May 2025 24 2022 ↑ Active
12 Sagar Defence Engineering
Manufacturer of a quadcopter drone for multiple civilian and military applications
$3M $95.6M
as of 2022
Series B Series B Dec 2024 54 2015 ↑ Active
13 Combat Robotics
Provider of defense robotics solutions
$878.4K Seed Seed Feb 2025 5 2015 ↑ Active
14 ideaForge
Developer of unmanned aerial vehicles
$53.8M $335.3M
as of 2023
Public Series C Jun 2023 492 2007
15 Vyoamyug Aerospace
Developer of aerospace technologies including launch vehicles, engines, satellites, and AI
$824.9K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Dec 2024 2024 ↑ Active
16 S4E
Manufacturer of electro-optical systems, thermal devices, telescopic sights, and long-range cameras
$8.6M $19.8M
as of 2024
Series A Series A Feb 2024 35 2018
17 Airbots Aerospace
Developer of autonomous aerial robots for industrial inspection and monitoring
$58.4K Seed Seed Apr 2025 2022 ↑ Active
18 Space and Tech Engineering
Manufacturer of drone components including flight controllers, avionics, and payload
$34.9K Seed Seed Apr 2025 2022 ↑ Active
19 Astrophel Aerospace
Developer of launch vehicles and related technologies for small satellites
$800K Seed Seed Jun 2024 2021
20 Aumsat Geospatial Technologies
Provider of AI-enabled, satellite-based analytics for smart agriculture, water and surveillance sectors
$65K Seed Seed Dec 2024 2019 ↑ Active
21 Zeus Numerix
Developer of engineering software and provider of CAE simulation services
$2.2M $877.4K
as of 2008
Seed Seed Jan 2023 75 2004
22 NxtQube
Provider of autonomous drone docking stations
$92.2K Seed Seed Aug 2024 11 2022 ↑ Active
23 DroneAcharya
Provider of drone-based solutions, training, and services for various industries
$4.8M $12.1M
as of 2022
Public Seed Feb 2022 71 2017
24 VestaSpace Technology
Provider of space technology solutions enabling compact satellite missions
$10M Series A Series A May 2020 50 2018
25 Defy Aerospace
Manufacturer and service provider of unmanned aerial systems for logistics
$11.5K Seed Seed Jan 2025 2020 ↑ Active
26 Portall
Provider of port management platform
$2.1M Early Stage Unattributed Jan 2020 58 1993
27 YelloSKYE
Provider of geographic information systems services
$683.3K $2.8M
as of 2022
Seed Seed Mar 2022 55 2019
28 Droni Tech
Provider of drone-based solutions for surveying, mapping, inspection, and security
$738.4K $2.9M
as of 2019
Seed Angel Mar 2019 20 2018
29 FlyLab Solutions
Provider of drone platforms connecting farmers, pilots, and agri-businesses
$36K Seed Seed Dec 2023 2022
30 Drona Aviation
Company designing and manufacturing consumer nano drones
$210.9K $1.4M
as of 2020
Seed Seed Sep 2020 12 2014
31 Satellize
Provider of customized nanosatellites,solutions and services for various sectors
$316.2K $1.7M
as of 2019
Seed Angel Apr 2019 5 2018
32 Volar Alta
Provider of reliable and accurate inspection services for various industries using advanced drone-based technology
$15K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Sep 2023 5 2020
33 NavStik Labs
Develops a drone navigation and control board, a flight computer, and a platform for developing drone apps
$169.5K $591.4K
as of 2016
Deadpooled Angel Oct 2016 60 2013
34 AgriForetell
Provider of remote sensing and artificial intelligence solutions for agriculture
$57.7K Seed Seed May 2020 2018
35 My Vessel Planner
Provider of cloud-based vessel planning and management solutions
$64.5K $131.3K
as of 2016
Deadpooled Angel Oct 2016 28 2014
36 Ayaan
Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and related autonomous systems
Seed Seed Mar 2024 64 2019
37 OPX Revilator
Explosion detection devices
Series A Series A Jan 2024 2020
38 Vasbeam
Provider of ASIC, subsystem, and turnkey solutions for antenna systems
Seed Grant (prize money) Jul 2023 2022
39 Ulysses Systems
Ship management software solutions for the maritime industry
Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Sep 2020 43 1996
40 Earth Analytics
Provider of drone services
Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Feb 2019 6 2018
41 Airpix
Provider of drone-based solutions for surveying, inspection, and data processing
Seed Seed 2018 7 2013
42 1 Martian Way
Manufacturer of AI software and platforms for industrial drone and robotics applications
Unfunded 2015
43 Aakashe
Software company that provides drone imagery solutions
Unfunded 2018
44 Aerizone
Provider of end-to-end drone solutions, including data analytics and training
Unfunded 2016
45 Aerobott
Drone solutions provider for businesses
Funding Raised 2021
46 Aerobotz
Manufacturer of unmanned vehicles
Unfunded 2021
47 Aeromegh
Developer of GeoAI platform that transforms drone data into intelligence
Unfunded 2018
48 AeroMegh
Provider of drone software for multiple applications
Unfunded 16 2018
49 Aeronica Advance Technologies
Provider of unmanned aerial vehicle survey, GIS data processing, and maintenance
Unfunded 2018
50 Agnicore
AI-powered defense technology solutions to protect civilian and soldier lives
Funding Raised 2024

Top 12 Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Maharashtra

#1
AjnaLens Seed
$12.6M Raised
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location_onMumbai, Maharashtra
Founded
2014
Employees
79
Funding raised
$12.6M
Valuation
$55M · 2023
Stage
Seed

Manufacturer of mixed reality headset. It designs and develops hardware and software for enterprises and defence to improve productivity, training, reduce cost, time, error and improve efficiency. It alsp uses digital twin and AI technology.

Funding rounds (12 disclosed of 13)
Round Date Amount
Seed Jul 2025 $2.5M
Seed Dec 2023 $547.3K
Seed Oct 2023 $1.9M
Seed Jan 2023 $1.1M
Seed Feb 2022 $1.6M
Seed Oct 2021 $1.2M
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Tech stack
cloudflareexpressfacebook pixelgoogle analyticsgoogle font apigoogle hosted libraries+14
#2
Manastu Space Series A
$3.7M Raised
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location_onMumbai, Maharashtra
Founded
2017
Employees
50
Funding raised
$3.7M
Valuation
$11.1M · 2024
Stage
Series A

Developer of green propulsion systems and debris collision avoidance technology. It focuses on creating solutions for space safety and logistics. The company develops propulsion systems with new fuel, engines, and catalysts. These systems aim to prevent satellite collisions and reduce debris pollution in space. The goal is to make space safer for satellites and astronauts.

Funding rounds (8 disclosed of 10)
Round Date Amount
Series A Aug 2025 $3M
Angel Jan 2025 Undisclosed
Seed Jun 2024 $131.8K
Seed Aug 2023 $3M
Seed Jun 2023 $21.1K
Seed Mar 2023 $122K
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Tech stack
cdnjscloudflarecloudflare browser insightsgodaddygoogle cloudgoogle cloud cdn+14
#3
$2.4M Raised
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location_onMumbai, Maharashtra
Founded
2024
Funding raised
$2.4M
Stage
Seed

Provides of unmanned aerial vehicle solutions for various industries. It specializes in drone technology that supports both urban and rural planning, addressing specific industry challenges and promoting the adaptation of new technologies among workers.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Seed Oct 2025 $2.4M
Tech stack
amazon web servicesgoogle workspacehstsimagekitnext.jsnext.js app router+8
#4
Olee Seed
$3.1M Raised
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location_onPune, Maharashtra
Founded
2023
Funding raised
$3.1M
Stage
Seed

Manufacturer of laser communication systems and directed energy weapon hardware. These systems facilitate secure data transmission through free-space optical links for various operational environments. The hardware includes directed energy components designed for neutralizing aerial and orbital threats. Additionally, the technology supports wireless power transfer capabilities for remote energy delivery to unmanned p

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Seed Jul 2025 $3M
Seed Jun 2024 $35.9K
Seed Aug 2023 $72.2K
Tech stack
apache http servergodaddygoogle font apigoogle workspaceopen graph
#5
$3.1M Raised
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location_onMumbai, Maharashtra
Founded
2017
Employees
2
Funding raised
$3.1M
Stage
Seed

Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, subsystems, and multi-seater air taxis. The company focuses on design, development, and manufacturing for defense and civil applications. It offers solutions for aerial mapping, infrastructure inspection, environmental management, and disaster response. The company also provides drones for mining, geological surveys, asset monitoring, and facility monitoring.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Angel Jul 2025 $3.1M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
bootstrapfont awesomegoogle analyticsgoogle font apigoogle mapsgoogle tag manager+10
#6
$500.7K Raised
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location_onNashik, Maharashtra
Founded
2024
Funding raised
$500.7K
Stage
Seed

Developer of end-to-end rocket technology, launch services, and solid rocket motors. It satellite deployments, rideshares, and space access for research, climate monitoring, and communications. The company provides orbital, suborbital, and rideshare launch opportunities. It also develops reusable rocket technology. The organization collaborates with technology incubators and innovation-focused societies.

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Seed Nov 2025 $487K
Grant (prize money) Feb 2025 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) $13.7K
Tech stack
cdnjscloudflarefirebasefont awesomegodaddygoogle analytics+3
#7
PDRL Seed
$1.2M Raised
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location_onNashik, Maharashtra
Founded
2018
Employees
16
Funding raised
$1.2M
Valuation
$22.4M · 2024
Stage
Seed

Developer of drone software, GeoAI platform, and solutions for drone services. The company provides drone ground control station software tailored for agriculture, infrastructure, enterprise, and defense. It offers a platform connecting farmers with drone service providers, streamlining operations and service bookings. The company transforms drone-captured data into actionable intelligence using cloud computing, AI,

Funding rounds (9 disclosed of 9)
Round Date Amount
Angel Jun 2025 $31.8K
Seed Sep 2024 $739.2K
Angel Jul 2024 $262.3K
Seed May 2023 $422.5K
Seed Dec 2022 $329.8K
Angel Oct 2021 $33.9K
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Tech stack
apache http serverastrabootstrapcdnjscloudflarecore-js+14
#8
$788.8K Raised
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location_onPune, Maharashtra
Founded
2023
Funding raised
$788.8K
Stage
Seed

Developer of liquid rocket propulsion systems. It designs liquid rocket propulsion systems and subsystems for commercialization. Its focus is on a reusable 3D-printed rocket engine. It supplies propulsion systems to organizations developing rockets and launch vehicles.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Seed Oct 2025 $788.8K
Seed 2023 Undisclosed
#9
Indrones Seed
$849.2K Raised
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location_onNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded
2015
Employees
67
Funding raised
$849.2K
Valuation
$4.9M · 2023
Stage
Seed

Provider of drone-based data acquisition and analysis for various industries. The company delivers digitized reports and data for informed decision-making across multiple sectors. It offers topographic surveys, high-resolution orthophoto maps, and digital elevation models. The company reconstructs digital assets and structures using drone data, creating high-density point clouds. It provides volumetric estimation and

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Seed Aug 2025 $262.1K
Seed Dec 2024 $493K
Seed Feb 2023 $849.2K
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon web servicesaws certificate managerbootstrapcloudflare+14
#10
Quidich Series A
$2.2M Raised
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location_onMumbai, Maharashtra
Founded
2013
Employees
118
Funding raised
$2.2M
Valuation
$14.2M · 2023
Stage
Series A

Provider of robotic camera systems and special camera services for immersive sports broadcasting experiences. It provides innovative camera systems and technology, incorporating robotic cameras, drone cameras, and player tracking solutions for enhanced live sports broadcasts. The company leverages cutting-edge innovations to capture new angles and dimensions in sports broadcasting. It specializes in AI-powered sports

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Series A Apr 2025 $422.4K
Series A Oct 2023 $2.2M
Tech stack
bootstrapcdnjscloudflarecloudflare bot managementgoogle analyticsgoogle font api+14
#11
InspeCity Seed
$1.5M Raised
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location_onThane, Maharashtra
Founded
2022
Employees
24
Funding raised
$1.5M
Valuation
$5.1M · 2023
Stage
Seed

Developer of technologies for extending satellite lifespan and reducing space debris. The company focuses on robotics, propulsion, and rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD) technologies. These technologies support satellite life extension and refueling services. The company aims to build a sustainable foundation in orbit, supporting satellites and optimizing their functionality.

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 5)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) May 2025 $3M
Seed Mar 2025 $5.7M
Grant (prize money) Jul 2023 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) Jun 2023 Undisclosed
Seed Apr 2023 $1.5M
Tech stack
framer sitesgoogle analyticsgoogle cloudgoogle cloud cdngoogle font apigoogle workspace+13
#12
$3M Raised
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location_onPune, Maharashtra
Founded
2015
Employees
54
Funding raised
$3M
Valuation
$95.6M · 2022
Stage
Series B

Manufacturer of a quadcopter drone for multiple civilian and military applications. The company provides unmanned systems capable of collecting and communicating ocean data in real-time. The vehicles offer solutions for remote sensing, construction support, and acoustic systems deployment. The unmanned autonomous ocean robots connect subsea data and communicate it to satellites.

Funding rounds (4 disclosed of 6)
Round Date Amount
Series B Dec 2024 $25.4M
Series A Jan 2023 $4M
Seed Aug 2021 $53.3K
Seed Sep 2019 $627K
Grant (prize money) Jul 2018 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) Dec 2016 Undisclosed
Tech stack
apache http serverbootstrapcart functionalitycloudflarecontact form 7core-js+14

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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$121.7M
across these companies
Companies funded
35
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$53.8M raised

Most active investors

SINE SINE 8 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd 6 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Maharashtra Defence and Aerospace Venture Fund Maharashtra Defence and Aerospace Venture Fund 5 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech iDEX iDEX 5 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech DST DST 4 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Forge Forge 4 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech LetsVenture LetsVenture 4 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech BizdateUp BizdateUp 3 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech IIMA Ventures IIMA Ventures 3 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Maharashtra State Innovation Society Maharashtra State Innovation Society 3 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech AIC-Pinnacle AIC-Pinnacle 2 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech AF Ayodhya Finlease 2 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech

Notable founders in Maharashtra Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech

AP Abhijit Patil Co-Founder & COO AjnaLens · $12.6M raised
Pankaj Raut Pankaj Raut Co-Founder & CEO AjnaLens · $12.6M raised
Abhishek Tomar Abhishek Tomar Co-Founder & CTO AjnaLens · $12.6M raised
Ashtesh Kumar Ashtesh Kumar Co-Founder Manastu Space · $3.7M raised
TJ Tushar Jadhav Co-Founder & CEO Manastu Space · $3.7M raised
PM Prakhar Mandhani Co-founder PRYM Aerospace · $2.4M raised
DM Dhanashri Mandhani Founder & CEO PRYM Aerospace · $2.4M raised
KK Kalarani Kumar Co-Founder & Director Olee · $3.1M raised
Sunder Nookala Sunder Nookala Co-Founder & CFO Olee · $3.1M raised
JS James Solomon Co-Founder & CEO Olee · $3.1M raised
SH Suman Hiremath Co-Founder & COO Olee · $3.1M raised
Kalyan Chowdhury Kalyan Chowdhury Founder & MD VTOL Aviation · $3.1M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies are there in Maharashtra, India?
Radar tracks 125 indexable Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies headquartered in Maharashtra, India, India, that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Maharashtra, India?
The Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Maharashtra, India on this list have raised a combined $121.7M in disclosed equity funding across 35 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech company in Maharashtra, India?
ideaForge is the highest-funded Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech company in Maharashtra, India, with $53.8M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Maharashtra, India are funded?
35 of the 125 Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Maharashtra, India on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech unicorns are there in Maharashtra, India?
None of the Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Maharashtra, India on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Maharashtra, India Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies?
The most active investors in Maharashtra, India Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies on this list include SINE, IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd, Maharashtra Defence and Aerospace Venture Fund, iDEX, DST.

Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-20.

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