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§ Private Profile · Chennai, India
UAV/drone manufacturer designing advanced drone solutions and services for agriculture, defense, infrastructure, and surveillance.
Founded in 2015 by Agnishwar Jayaprakash and Rithika Mohan, Garuda Aerospace is based in Chennai and customizes unmanned aerial vehicles for agriculture, defense, mapping, and infrastructure inspection. The Series B enterprise operates with a workforce of 496 employees and generated over 110 crore rupees in revenue during the 2024 fiscal year through drone hardware and service delivery. To date, the organization has secured over 37 million dollars in total funding to scale its aerospace manufacturing capabilities, acquire quality certifications, and expand its advanced industrial solutions. The firm has attracted financial backing from prominent investors including former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and participated in a nationwide drone deployment initiative launched by PM Modi. Garuda Aerospace continues to strengthen its corporate governance by appointing independent directors affiliated with engineering institute IIT Madras to guide its global defense partnerships.
Garuda Aerospace has raised $40.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Garuda Aerospace has raised $40.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Garuda Aerospace has raised $40.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Series B in April 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | $12M Series B | — | Blume Ventures, Venture Catalysts | Announced |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $3M Venture Round | Venture Catalysts, WE Founder Circle | HEM Angels, Peaceful Progress Funds, SAN Angels | Announced |
| Oct 1, 2023 | $3M Series U | — | Blume Ventures, Venture Catalysts | Announced |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $22M Series A | Pallav Singh, Sphiticap | Mahendra Singh Dhoni | Announced |
Garuda Aerospace has raised $40.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Garuda Aerospace's investors include Blume Ventures, Venture Catalysts | India's First Integrated Incubator, Venture Catalysts, We Founder Circle, HEM Angels, Peaceful Progress Funds, SAN Angels, Pallav Singh, SphitiCap, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Garuda Aerospace is an Indian drone manufacturing company specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for agriculture, defense, surveillance, mining, energy, construction, and public safety.[1][2][4][5] It builds advanced drones with features like high-resolution imaging, thermal sensors, LiDAR, AI integration, and real-time data transmission, serving farmers, enterprises, government agencies (B2G), and militaries to solve problems such as inefficient spraying, infrastructure inspections, disaster response, and reconnaissance.[1][2][3][5][6] The company demonstrates strong growth momentum as India's leading "Atma Nirbhar" drone startup, with PM Modi launching 100 drones simultaneously, partnerships with Lockheed Martin and HAL, ISO/AS9100 certifications, and expansions into defense highlighted at Aero India 2025.[4][5][7]
Founded by Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Garuda Aerospace emerged as a Chennai-based startup focusing on drone design, customization, and manufacturing, starting with applications in event photography, agricultural surveys, reconnaissance, and surveillance.[5] The idea stemmed from a team of dynamic engineers experimenting with innovative design methodologies, aligning with India's "Make in India" initiative through a manufacturing facility in Chennai and emphasis on R&D, patents, and self-reliance.[2][4][5] Early traction included becoming market leaders in agri-drones and Industry 4.0 services, marked by MS Dhoni as investor and brand ambassador, and a pivotal moment when PM Modi launched 100 Garuda drones across 100 locations, solidifying its "JAI JAWAN JAI KISAN JAI HIND" mission.[5]
Garuda rides the global drone boom and India's push for drone self-reliance under "Make in India," capitalizing on trends like AI-enabled UAVs, dual-use defense tech, and Industry 4.0 automation in agriculture and infrastructure.[2][4][5][7] Timing aligns with India's drone sector projected to create over 1 million jobs by 2025 and calls for ₹300 crore R&D investment, fueled by market forces such as rising demand for precision farming amid labor shortages, safer industrial inspections, and defense modernization amid geopolitical tensions.[5][7] It influences the ecosystem by partnering with giants like HAL and Thales, supplying armed forces, and exporting innovations, positioning India as a drone hub while reducing import reliance.[5][7]
Garuda Aerospace is poised for explosive growth through defense expansions like Aero India 2025 unveilings (e.g., logistics drones, mine diffusers) and international markets, bolstered by R&D funds and job creation trends.[7] AI-drone integration, regulatory approvals like WPC, and dual-use tech will shape its path, potentially evolving it from agri-leader to global defense powerhouse amid India's UAV export ambitions. This builds on its foundation as a self-reliant innovator redefining industrial efficiency.[5][7]