Airbound, a next-generation autonomous delivery logistics company known for its blended-wing-body aircraft, has raised $8.65 million in a seed funding round, alongside the announcement of a pilot partnership with Narayana Health. The round was led by Lachy Groom, with additional participation from Humba Ventures, Lightspeed, and senior executives from Tesla, Anduril, and Ather Energy.
Following this investment, Airbound’s total funding now exceeds $10 million, providing the resources to scale manufacturing, expand operations beyond medical logistics, refine proprietary technology, and prepare for broader market adoption in 2026.
Founded in 2023 by Naman Pushp, Airbound’s mission is to create a fast, reliable, and cost-efficient logistics network that reaches even underserved regions. The company’s carbon-fibre manufacturing process enables rapid drone production, with each aircraft achieving a payload-to-mass ratio of 1 kg to 1.5 kg.
Airbound’s blended-wing-body tailsitter design allows vertical takeoff and landing, while maintaining the efficiency of fixed-wing flight — overcoming common limitations seen in tilt-rotor or quadplane drones. This design is central to building a scalable, borderless supply chain capable of handling high-volume deliveries at minimal cost.
As part of its three-month pilot with Narayana Health, Airbound aims to complete 10 medical deliveries per day, including blood samples, test kits, and essential supplies. This initiative will serve as a proof of concept for critical medical logistics, demonstrating the speed, reliability, and efficiency of its autonomous aircraft in real-world conditions.
The seed funding will accelerate Airbound’s expansion into multiple sectors, bringing its innovative delivery solutions closer to commercial adoption and showcasing the potential of autonomous aerial logistics in India and beyond.
By: Arushi Agarwal
