Digantara: A Space Surveillance and Intelligence Platform

Digantara, a leading space surveillance and intelligence platform, has completed its Series B fundraising by securing $50 million from a blend of new strategic and financial backers. Notable investors include 360 ONE Asset, SBI Investments Co Japan, and Ronnie Screwvala, alongside ongoing support from existing investors Peak XV Partners and Kalaari Capital. This latest funding will aid in Digantara’s global expansion beyond India and the United States, facilitate the establishment of new manufacturing facilities for optical systems and satellite production, and help scale R&D teams worldwide. Furthermore, the company intends to launch 15 space surveillance satellites and two missile-warning satellites during the period of 2026–27.

The Foundation and Mission of Digantara

Founded in December 2018 by Anirudh Sharma, Digantara focuses on space situational awareness by developing both space- and ground-based infrastructure aimed at ensuring safe and secure space operations. The platform offers data-driven orbital insights to governments, defence agencies, and various commercial stakeholders around the globe.

AIRA: The Integrated Platform

Its integrated platform, AIRA, merges sensing hardware, data processing, and analytics across both space and terrestrial systems, which enables efficient surveillance and threat monitoring. The infrastructure features the SCOT constellation designated for space surveillance, the ALBATROSS series intended for missile warning and tracking, and SKYGATE, a network consisting of ground-based sensors. These advanced systems are set for phased deployment spanning through 2026–27.

Global Operations and Future Expansion

Digantara currently operates across India, Singapore, and the United States, with plans to extend its reach into Europe by mid-2026, thereby enhancing its space and defence monitoring capabilities.

Recent Investments

In February 2024, the Aditya Birla Group along with SIDBI Venture Capital secured minority stakes in Digantara. Prior to this investment, the company raised $10 million in a Series A funding round. Various sources indicate that the details of the company’s shareholding showcase these investments.

The Growing Space-Tech Startup Landscape

In the last year, numerous space-tech startups have garnered financial backing, including Inspecity, Manastu Space, Sisir Radar, OrbitAid, Pixxel, Ulook, and Akashalabdhi. Other notable players in this sector are Agnikul Cosmos, Skyroot Aerospace, Bellatrix, GlaxEye, Dhruva, SatSure, and Vesta Space.