Funding

Constelli raises $20 million for defense tech expansion

By Startup Enthusiast · 27 February 2026

What they do

Constelli builds advanced signal processing and electronic warfare solutions for drones and satellites

The company raised $20 million led by General Catalyst to accelerate research and production infrastructure

This funding supports Constelli's goal to export its products to South Korea and Australia

Constelli has raised $20 Mn in fresh capital from investors.
General Catalyst led the investment round with participation from 360 ONE Asset.
Existing investor Pravega Ventures also participated in this funding round.
The company plans to use the funds to accelerate R&D for electronic warfare payloads.
Constelli aims to build infrastructure for rapid prototyping and initial production of its systems.
This is a significant step up from its previous $3 Mn pre-Series A raise in 2025.
Total funding raised by the company now stands at $23 Mn.
The capital will help expand into export markets like South Korea and Australia.

Defense tech startups saw their highest yearly inflow of $247 Mn in 2025.
Non-combat systems like drones and AI account for approximately 78% of total defense capital.
The broader defense tech market is projected to grow at a 20% CAGR through 2030.
Cumulative defense tech funding over the past ten years totals $711 Mn.

Constelli specializes in advanced signal processing and radar systems for defense applications.
The company develops electronic warfare solutions for drones, ground systems, naval vessels, and satellites.
Its product portfolio includes telemetry receivers, EW simulators, and tactical radios.
These tools are designed for real-time threat analysis in complex operational environments.
Key customers include major Indian defense entities like DRDO, Indian Air Force, HAL, and BEL.
Export markets represent a key growth vector for Constelli's commercial and defense products.

Constelli plans to expand its export presence in South Korea and Australia.
The company will focus on building infrastructure for rapid prototyping and production.
R&D efforts will target new electronic warfare and communication payload technologies.

Product: defence tech startup
Customers: Aerospace and defense organizations using electronic warfare and communication systems
How it makes money: Develops and sells defense technology products and systems to B2B and government customers
What sets it apart: Combines signal processing, modeling, simulation, and distributed computing for mission-critical defense systems