Hyderabad-based defence technology startup Constelli has raised $20 million (approximately Rs 180 crore) in a new funding round led by General Catalyst. The round also saw participation from 360 One Asset Management and existing investor Pravega Ventures. The company had earlier secured $3 million in a pre-Series A round in January last year, led by Pravega Ventures.
Focus on Next-Generation Electronic Warfare
According to the company, the fresh capital will be used for product research and development, with a focus on next-generation electronic warfare and communication payloads. These solutions will be deployed across multiple defence platforms, including drones, ground systems, naval vessels and satellites. Founded in 2017 by Satya Gopal Panigrahi and Avinash Chenreddy, Constelli develops advanced signal processing solutions that support the design, development and testing of aerospace and defence systems.
The startup uses modern hardware and software technologies, along with modelling, simulation and distributed computing, to speed up development cycles and improve the technical performance of payload systems for both airborne and ground-based platforms.
Serving Global Defence Clients
Constelli’s products and services are used by organisations worldwide that are building radar and electronic warfare (EW) systems. In India, the company works with the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It also serves defence contractors in countries such as South Korea, Australia and Singapore. The company now plans to build infrastructure for rapid prototyping and early-stage production to accelerate the deployment of field-ready systems.
Defence Sector Momentum
The latest Union Budget allocated Rs 7.84 lakh crore to the defence ministry for 2026–27, up from Rs 6.81 lakh crore in the current financial year. The rising allocation reflects the government’s continued focus on strengthening domestic defence capabilities.
Constelli operates in a competitive but growing defence technology space alongside players such as NewSpace Research & Technologies, ideaForge and Garuda Aerospace. Earlier this week, General Catalyst also led a $16.6 million funding round in Xflow. The US-based venture capital firm has already announced plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next five years, underlining its long-term commitment to the country.
With fresh capital and growing defence spending, Constelli is aiming to strengthen India’s position in advanced electronic warfare and aerospace technologies.
-By Shivani Solanki
