Defence technology startup Constelli has raised $20 million, or roughly Rs 180 crore, in a funding round led by General Catalyst, with participation from 360 One Asset Management and existing backer Pravega Ventures. Previously, the Hyderabad-based company secured $3 million in a pre-Series A round in January last year, which Pravega Ventures led.
With this fresh capital, Constelli plans to significantly scale its product research and development efforts. Specifically, the company will focus on next-generation electronic warfare and communication payloads across multiple platforms, including drones, ground-based systems, naval vessels, and satellites. As a result, the startup aims to accelerate innovation in critical defence technologies.
Founded in 2017 by Satya Gopal Panigrahi and Avinash Chenreddy, Constelli develops advanced signal processing solutions that support the design, development, and testing of complex aerospace and defence systems. Moreover, the company combines modern hardware and software capabilities with sophisticated modeling, simulation, and distributed computing to drive transformation across defence platforms.
At the same time, Constelli prioritizes improving technical sophistication while shortening development timelines for airborne and ground-based defence payloads. Consequently, its solutions help organizations move faster from concept to deployment. The company’s products and services already support global teams working on radar and electronic warfare systems.
In India, Constelli works closely with the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Research and Development Organisation, while internationally it serves defence contractors in South Korea, Australia, and Singapore. Going forward, the startup plans to establish infrastructure for rapid prototyping and early-stage manufacturing, which will enable faster deployment of field-ready systems.
Meanwhile, government spending continues to support growth in the sector. Recently, the Union Budget allocated Rs 7.84 lakh crore to the defence ministry for 2026–27, marking a sharp increase from Rs 6.81 lakh crore in the current financial year. Therefore, defence technology startups now operate in a more favourable funding environment.
Alongside Constelli, several other players actively shape India’s defence technology ecosystem, including NewSpace Research & Technologies, IdeaForge, and Garuda Aerospace. Together, these companies contribute to India’s expanding focus on indigenous defence capabilities.
Notably, earlier this week, General Catalyst also led a $16.6 million funding round in B2B cross-border payments startup Xflow. Furthermore, the US-based venture capital firm has announced plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next five years, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country’s startup ecosystem.
