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Agnikul
Space · Chennai, India · Founded 2017
Designs, manufactures, tests, and launches orbital class rockets for micro and nano satellites MoreLess
Agnikul Cosmos is an innovative aerospace startup based in Chennai, India, specializing in the development of launch vehicles designed to transport micro and nanosatellites to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on demand. The company primarily serves clients in the space technology sector, including satellite manufacturers, research institutions, and governmental agencies. Operating in the burgeoning space industry, Agnikul Cosmos leverages advanced technologies such as 3D printing to create efficient and cost-effective rocket engines. The business model revolves around providing flexible and reliable launch services, enabling customers to deploy their satellites with minimal lead time. Revenue is generated through launch service contracts and partnerships with space agencies and private enterprises. Agnikul Cosmos aims to simplify access to space, making it more accessible for various applications including communication, earth observation, and scientific research.
Keywords: micro satellites, nanosatellites, Low Earth Orbit, 3D printing, launch vehicles, space technology, aerospace startup, flexible launch, satellite deployment, India.
Company overview
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Chennai, India
- Employees
- 305
- Open positions
- 7
- Dealroom signal
- 79.3
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest May 2026
- Capital deployed
- $421K
- Preferred round
- EARLY VC
Valuation & funding
Agnikul funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Mar 2026 | $0 | — | Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Nov 2025 | $17M | $500M | HDFC Bank · Advenza Global · Pratithi Investment · 100x Ventures | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Nov 2025 | $6.7M | $180M | Advenza Global | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Oct 2023 | $27M | $180M | Mayfield · Rocketship · Pi Ventures · Speciale Invest | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Nov 2022 | $20M | $180M | Rocketship | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | May 2021 | Sriram Krishnan · Balaji Srinivasan · Aarthi Ramamurthy · Globevestor | — | ||
| ANGELOther financing | Feb 2021 | Anand Mahindra | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Mar 2020 | Globevestor · Artha India Ventures · Pi Ventures · LetsVenture | ↗ | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Feb 2019 | Speciale Invest | — | ||
| SPINOUTOther financing | Oct 2017 | Indian Institute of Technology, Madras | — |
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