Funding · Government, Defense & Space

insideFPV raises Rs 6 crore Pre-Series A

By Startup Enthusiast · 19 January 2026

What they do

InsideFPV builds indigenous defence drones for the Indian armed forces

GVFL led a Rs 6 crore Pre-Series A round in the startup

The company was founded after the Galwan clash and won a high-altitude drone competition

insideFPV has raised Rs 6 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round.
The round was led by GVFL, a pioneering venture capital firm in India.
The company builds indigenous defence drones for the Indian armed forces.
Its products include FPV drones, kamikaze systems, surveillance systems, and interceptor drones.
insideFPV was founded in 2020 after the Galwan clash.
The startup was featured on Shark Tank India.
It won the Him Dron-a-thon, an Indian Army high-altitude drone competition at Wari La Pass (~16,000-17,000 ft).

The company's win at a high-altitude competition validates its technology for extreme conditions.

insideFPV builds indigenous defence drones for the Indian armed forces.
Its product range includes FPV drones, kamikaze systems, surveillance systems, and interceptor drones.
The company was founded in 2020 after the Galwan clash.
It is headquartered in Gujarat.
insideFPV won the Him Dron-a-thon, a high-altitude drone competition by the Indian Army.

The funds will be used for product development, engineering capability, and manufacturing readiness.
The company will also invest in testing, validation, working capital, operator training, spares, and rapid repair.
In the next 12 months, insideFPV plans to scale production and expand its product portfolio.
Its 3-5 year goal is to become a globally recognised Indian deep-tech defence drone manufacturer serving domestic and allied forces.

Product: FPV drones, kamikaze loitering munitions, interceptor drones, and surveillance unmanned aerial systems
Customers: Indian armed forces, Ministry of Defence, and international defense organizations
How it makes money: Generates revenue by manufacturing and delivering defense-grade drone hardware, spare parts, and training services
What sets it apart: Engineers tactical systems built to operate in GPS-denied environments and extreme temperatures from -35°C to 50°C
Operations: Conducts in-house manufacturing, testing, rapid repairs, and operator training deployments