Bengaluru-based space technology startup Digantara has secured $50 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the expansion of its space surveillance and intelligence capabilities, scale manufacturing operations, and deepen its global research presence. The round drew participation from 360 ONE Asset, SBI Investment Co. Japan, Ronnie Screwvala, Peak XV Partners, and Kalaari Capital, underscoring strong investor confidence as the company sharpens its focus on international markets beyond India and the United States.
The fresh capital marks a significant milestone in Digantara’s growth journey as it transitions from a domestic space-tech innovator into a global player in space-based security and intelligence. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Anirudh Sharma said the funding will be deployed to support the company’s next phase of expansion, including an ambitious satellite launch roadmap. Digantara plans to deploy 15 space surveillance satellites along with two missile warning satellites between 2026 and 2027, significantly enhancing its orbital monitoring and early warning capabilities.
“Space is no longer a frontier; it is the new high ground for national security,” Sharma said, highlighting the strategic importance of space situational awareness and surveillance in modern defence ecosystems. He added that the new funding will also help Digantara strengthen its presence in the United States and Europe, while advancing specialised programmes focused on missile detection, tracking, and early warning systems.
Founded in 2018 by Anirudh Sharma along with co-founders Rahul Rawat and Tanveer Ahmed, Digantara began its journey in space situational awareness, focusing on tracking objects and debris in Earth’s orbit. Over time, the company has expanded its scope to include advanced space-based surveillance and early warning solutions designed to support national security, defence preparedness, and space traffic management.
The startup’s growth has been closely aligned with India’s evolving space-tech ecosystem. Karnataka’s IT and Biotechnology Minister, Priyank M. Kharge, noted that the state’s dedicated space technology policy is aimed at enabling companies like Digantara to scale on a global stage. The policy framework emphasizes access to infrastructure, manufacturing capabilities, and sustained long-term policy support to help deep-tech startups compete internationally.
With the Series B funding in place, Digantara is now positioned to accelerate satellite deployments, broaden its international footprint, and strengthen its role in the rapidly growing domain of space surveillance and early warning. The round signals a broader shift in how private space-tech companies are shaping the future of security and intelligence from orbit.
