Constelli Raises $3 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Advance Aerospace and Defence Tech

Hyderabad-based aerospace and defence tech startup Constelli has successfully raised $3 million in its pre-Series A funding round, marking the company’s first institutional funding. The round was led by Pravega Ventures, with the proceeds set to be invested in capital expenditure and research and development (R&D) for new product innovations.

Co-founded in 2017 by Satya Gopal Panigrahi and Avinash Chenreddy, Constelli focuses on advanced signal processing solutions that enhance the design, development, and testing of critical aerospace and defence systems. The company aims to expedite the development lifecycle of payloads for both airborne and ground defence platforms, leveraging modern advancements in hardware, software, modeling, simulation, and distributed computing.

Constelli’s products and services are already in use by organizations worldwide, including India’s Ministry of Defence, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and various defence contractors in South Korea, Australia, and Singapore. The company’s solutions are particularly valued in the development of radar and electronic warfare (EW) systems.

With this latest funding, Constelli plans to further enhance its technical sophistication and accelerate the growth of its product portfolio. The company is positioning itself as a key player in the aerospace and defence technology sector, alongside notable competitors such as NewSpace Research & Technologies, IdeaForge, and Garuda Aerospace.