Funding

KshatraLabs raises pre-seed from Finvolve and India Accelerator

By Startup Enthusiast · 13 August 2026

What they do

KshatraLabs builds autonomous aerial interceptor systems to neutralise hostile drones

It raised an undisclosed pre-seed round from Finvolve and India Accelerator

The funds will go toward R&D, engineering talent, certifications, and field trials

KshatraLabs, an Indian DefenceTech startup, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed round.
The round was co-invested by Finvolve, a multi-stage venture capital fund, and India Accelerator.
The startup builds autonomous aerial interceptor systems to detect, track, and neutralise hostile drones.
Its product, HAWK, is a 3-in-1 autonomous aerial electric interceptor that can also act as a kamikaze or anti-interceptor.
HAWK can reach speeds over 89.5 m/s (300 km/h) and launch in under 5 seconds.
The system uses a software-first architecture with external radars and onboard EO/IR sensors for autonomous terminal guidance.
KshatraLabs has demonstrated autonomous interception and completed hardware-in-the-loop testing at 90 m/s.
The startup has engaged with the Indian Armed Forces for feedback on its hardkill systems.

Counter-drone capabilities are a strategic priority for global defence forces.
Traditional counter-drone systems cost up to 100 times more than HAWK, according to the company.
KshatraLabs has received a grant under the SISF scheme, indicating government support.

KshatraLabs is an Indian DefenceTech startup that builds autonomous aerial interceptor systems.
Its product HAWK is a 3-in-1 autonomous aerial electric interceptor for interceptor, kamikaze, and anti-interceptor roles.
HAWK uses fully onboard edge AI and works without cloud connectivity, even in electronic warfare conditions.
The system navigates in GPS-denied environments using ground radar fusion with inertial sensing.
KshatraLabs also builds an AI-native C4ISR and JADC2 layer for multi-sensor fusion and real-time decisions.
Potential applications include protecting critical infrastructure, airports, power plants, refineries, and ports.
The startup's proprietary autonomy stack is called APEX.
Partners listed on its website include NVIDIA, IIT Hyderabad, GUSEC, iTIC Incubator IIT Hyderabad, Startup India Seed Fund, Mach33 Aero, Social Alpha, Finvolve, and India Accelerator.

Use funds for R&D, engineering talent, legal/IP, certifications, defence events, and operations.
Advance product development, strengthen engineering, and reach higher TRL (technology readiness level).
Take swarm interceptor drones to TRL-6, form strategic partnerships, and run field trials.