Sanlayan Technologies, a strategic electronics startup, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Dexcel Electronics, a Bengaluru-based embedded systems company with a legacy of over 20 years. This acquisition aims to bolster Sanlayan’s ability to deliver advanced indigenous solutions for critical sectors like defense, aerospace, and space exploration, aligning with national security goals.
Founded by former Zetwerk employees Abhijit Kothawale, Rohan Gala, and Rahul Vamsidhar, Sanlayan Technologies emerged as a promising player in the electronics domain. The startup secured $4.4 million in seed funding last year, backed by institutional investors like Gemba Capital and Singularity Ventures.
Dexcel Electronics has made significant contributions to marquee defense and space projects. Its portfolio includes upgrades for Jaguar and Sukhoi aircraft, as well as contributions to ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 missions.
“Joining forces with Sanlayan represents a transformative step for Dexcel,” said Amit Kumar Sinha, CEO & Managing Director of Dexcel Electronics. “This partnership will amplify our R&D investments, enabling us to deliver impactful solutions to our customers.”
Rohan Gala, CEO of Sanlayan Technologies, emphasized the strategic benefits of the acquisition: “Investing in Dexcel will scale our core capabilities to address the complex challenges in embedded electronic systems and innovate for the future.”
The combined expertise of Sanlayan and Dexcel will be on display at Aero India 2025, scheduled to take place from February 10 to 14. The event will serve as a platform to showcase their cutting-edge innovations in electronics for defense and aerospace.
