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 funding round by 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 revealed Earth surface information beyond conventional imagery capabilities.
- 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 to support the Bengaluru-based startup.
- Pixxel will accelerate four strategic priorities, including extending its Honeybee constellation and developing the Aurora intelligence layer, while manufacturing satellites at its Gigapixxel facility 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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Bengaluru firm Pixxel raises $100 million to build infrastructure for changing planet
The funding will accelerate Pixxel’s expansion beyond hyperspectral imaging as it builds planetary infrastructure spanning advanced sensing satellites, earth intelligence software, sovereign space systems, and satellite manufacturing
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...
Google-backed Pixxel raises $100 million in latest funding round
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 round by a space technology company in India. Google -backed Pixxel’s latest round included existing investors Radical Ventures and growX […]
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