India's Pixxel Raises Record $100 Million for Satellite Fleet
Bengaluru-based spacetech startup Pixxel has secured $100 million in a new funding round, marking India's largest-ever investment in the spacetech sector. This significant capital injection will enable Pixxel to expand its constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites and enhance its global monitoring capabilities.
Startups
$100 million
Funding Amount
2019
Year Founded
2022
First Commercial Satellite Launch
April 2022
First commercial satellite 'Shakuntala' launched
Pixxel successfully launched its first fully-fledged commercial…
Mid-2023
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Early 2026
Indian space policy reforms
Government reforms promoting private sector participation in India's…
If you’re wondering
What are hyperspectral imaging satellites?
Unlike regular satellites that capture a few broad color bands, hyperspectral satellites capture hundreds of narrow bands of light. This allows them to see far more detail, helping identify specific materials or conditions on Earth's surface, like crop stress or mineral types.
