Funding · Government, Defense & Space

Sanyark raises $2M pre-seed for satellite navigation

By Startup Enthusiast · 24 February 2026

What they do

Sanyark builds software-defined LEO satellites for high-precision navigation and reliable communication

It raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to launch its first proof-of-concept satellite by end of 2026

The company was founded in 2025 by former ISRO engineers and is nurtured by T-Hub Hyderabad

Sanyark raised $2 million in pre-seed funding.
The company builds software-defined multi-mission LEO satellites.
These satellites provide high-precision navigation and reliable communication from a single platform.
Target customers include autonomous vehicles, drones, and defense systems needing centimeter-level accuracy.
The company plans to launch its first proof-of-concept satellite by the end of 2026.
A second satellite is planned for deployment by 2027.
Sanyark aims to form global collaborations with automotive, drone, and semiconductor industries.

The funding comes as India's spacetech ecosystem grows, with startups like Sanyark targeting niche satellite applications.
Founder Raghava Kundrapu previously worked at Deloitte helping spacetech startups raise funds, giving him insider knowledge of the sector.
The company was nurtured by T-Hub Hyderabad, a prominent startup incubator.
Sanyark's focus on defense and autonomous systems aligns with increasing government and commercial demand for secure, precise navigation.

Sanyark builds software-defined multi-mission LEO satellites.
Its satellites offer high-precision navigation and reliable communication from a single platform.
Target customers are autonomous vehicles, drones, and defense systems requiring centimeter-level accuracy.
The company was founded in 2025 and has a team of 20 members.
It is based in Hyderabad and was nurtured by T-Hub.

Launch first proof-of-concept satellite by end of 2026.
Deploy second satellite by 2027.
Form global collaborations with automotive, drone, and semiconductor industries.