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Designs, manufactures, tests, and launches orbital class rockets for micro and nano satellites

Chennai, IndiaFounded 2017Space

Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2025

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About Agnikul

Agnikul Cosmos is an innovative aerospace startup based in Chennai, India, specializing in the development of launch vehicles designed to transport micro and nanosatellites to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on demand. The company primarily serves clients in the space technology sector, including satellite manufacturers, research institutions, and governmental agencies. Operating in the burgeoning space industry, Agnikul Cosmos leverages advanced technologies such as 3D printing to create efficient and cost-effective rocket engines. The business model revolves around providing flexible and reliable launch services, enabling customers to deploy their satellites with minimal lead time. Revenue is generated through launch service contracts and partnerships with space agencies and private enterprises. Agnikul Cosmos aims to simplify access to space, making it more accessible for various applications including communication, earth observation, and scientific research.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Chennai, India
Employees: 305
Open positions: 7
Dealroom signal: 79.3/100
Industry: Transportation
Sector: Space, Spinout, Space Tech, Launch Vehicles, Space Transportation, Space Upstream, DT and LS, science-based
Technology: Hardware, Deep Tech, Nanotech, IoT InternetOfThings
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
Investment activity: 1 company, latest May 2026
Capital deployed: $421K
Preferred round: EARLY VC
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Funding history

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
LATE VCOther financing	Mar 2026	$0	—	Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation	↗
LATE VCOther financing	Nov 2025	$17M	$500M	HDFC Bank · Advenza Global · Pratithi Investment · 100x Ventures	↗

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Agnikul website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Agnikul is 48K monthly website visits, up 108.7% over the last three months. Agnikul's team declined 0.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits48K 3-month web change+108.7% 1-year team growth-0.3%

Monthly website visitsFeb 2020–Jul 2026

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Power electronics EngineerChennai, India, Southern Asia, Asia · Other · Jul 23, 2026

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