Google-backed Indian space startup raises $100 million in latest funding round
The new capital lifts Pixxel’s total funding to $195 million as it expands hyperspectral satellites, Earth-intelligence software and sovereign space systems.
- On Monday, September 7, 2026, Indian space tech startup Pixxel announced it raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by Singapore state investor Temasek and British firm Seraphim, marking the largest round for an Indian space technology company.
- Founded by CEO Awais Ahmed, Pixxel emerged after India opened its space sector to private players, beginning with hyperspectral satellites that reveal surface information beyond conventional imagery.
- This latest round brings Pixxel's total funding to $195 million, with existing investor Radical Ventures joining new investors 360 ONE Asset and IMM Investment supporting the Bengaluru-based startup.
- Pixxel will accelerate four strategic priorities, including extending its Honeybee constellation and developing Aurora as an intelligence layer, while manufacturing satellites at Gigapixxel and leading India's 12-satellite constellation under IN-SPACe.
- Seraphim Space CEO Mark Boggett said Pixxel is well-positioned across AI-powered Earth observation and sovereign space capabilities, highlighting the rise of India as a global SpaceTech leader.
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Google-backed Indian space startup raises $100 million in latest funding round
Sept 7 (Reuters) - Indian space tech startup Pixxel said on Monday it had raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by Singapore state investor Temasek and British space-technology venture firm Seraphim, marking the single-largest funding r...
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