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Sanlayan is building a strategic electronics universe by combining expertise across module, subsystem, and system levels, focusing on India's defense capabilities.
Sanlayan has raised $22.0M across 1 funding round.
Sanlayan has raised $22.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Sanlayan has raised $22.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $22.0M Series A in June 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | $22M Series A | — | Jungle Ventures | Announced |
Sanlayan has raised $22.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Sanlayan's investors include Jungle Ventures.
Sanlayan Technologies is a Bengaluru-based defense tech startup founded in 2023, specializing in indigenous electronics for India's aerospace and defense sectors. It develops mission-critical products like avionics, radar systems, RF subsystems, electronic warfare tools, software-defined radios, and simulators for military aircraft, UAVs, naval systems, and space applications, serving the Indian armed forces, DRDO labs, ISRO, and DPSUs to reduce import dependency and boost self-reliance.[1][2][3][4]
The company operates through subsidiaries including Dexcel Electronics Designs and Versabyte Data Systems, forming a vertically integrated group with 50,000+ sq.ft facilities, ISO 7 clean rooms, and expertise across RF systems, power electronics, digital hardware, and software algorithms. Backed by ₹222 Cr (~US$26M) in funding from Jungle Ventures, Ashish Kacholia, and others, including a US$21.7M Series A in June 2025 at a ₹138 Cr valuation, Sanlayan has completed 180+ projects, upgraded 20+ platforms, and employs around 30 in software/AI with 550+ years of team experience, showing rapid growth from stealth to key player.[1][2][3][4]
Sanlayan was founded in 2023 by Rohan Gala, Abhijit Kothawale, and Rahul V., former Zetwerk executives with deep expertise in heavy engineering, tech startups, and defense contracts. The idea emerged from India's push for self-reliance in defense amid rising geopolitical tensions and import vulnerabilities, leading the trio to build indigenous electronics for avionics, radar, and electronic warfare—sectors long dominated by foreign suppliers.[2][3]
Early traction came swiftly: within a year, Sanlayan exited stealth, secured marquee backing from Jungle Ventures and angel investor Ashish Kacholia, and delivered projects across tri-services, 15+ DRDO labs, ISRO, and private industry. Leveraging 35+ years of group legacy from subsidiaries, it rapidly scaled to 180+ projects and multi-domain solutions from sky to sea.[1][2][4]
Sanlayan rides India's Atmanirbhar Bharat wave in defense, targeting a $25B+ electronics market amid drone threats, border tensions, and import bans on critical systems. Timing is ideal: government mandates 70%+ indigenization by 2027, DRDO/ISRO contracts surge, and private defense spending hits record highs, favoring agile startups over legacy players.[1][2][3]
It influences the ecosystem by accelerating adoption of homegrown tech—upgrading 20+ platforms, enabling multi-domain warfare (e.g., SDRs for satcom/space awareness)—while fostering R&D partnerships that de-risk innovation for tri-services and labs, positioning India as a defense exporter.[4]
Sanlayan is primed for explosive growth, potentially eyeing IPO post-Series A traction, as defense budgets swell and export opportunities emerge in Southeast Asia/Middle East. Trends like AI-driven EW, hypersonics, and space dominance will amplify its edge, evolving it from startup to "defence electronics powerhouse" shaping India's strategic autonomy—much like how it forged dominance from stealth in record time.[2][3][4]
