Founded in 2016, Vayudh builds indigenous drones platforms for intelligence, surveillance and recognition on the battlefield in real time. | Photo credit: Istock
Defense Start-Up Tech Botlab Dynamics vertical defense, Vayudh, has raised $ 10 million in a financing round directed by Dharana capital. The company aims to use funds to deepen its R&D capabilities, expand manufacturing infrastructure and accelerate deployment with Indian defense forces.
The round also saw the Zomato CEO particle, Deepinder Goyal. Other investors in this round include Ajay Aggarwal, MD of Action Tesa, Summit Jalan, Letterventure and Navam Capital. Founded in 2016, Vayudh builds indigenous drones platforms for intelligence, surveillance and recognition on the battlefield in real time.
“Financing marks a fundamental step in our trip to develop indigenous and avant -garde defense drones technology of world standards. We continue to deepen our R&D pipe and climb the manufacturing to meet the growing demand of the Indian defense sector,” said Tanmay Bunkar, CEO, Vayudh.
Botlabs Dynamics had previously raised $ 4.02 million in 6 rounds of funds and generated an income of ₹ 38.4 Cr in the fiscal year24. Adjusted investors include Florintree Advisors and Fitt, among others.
VAMSI DUVVURI, founder and managing partner, Dharana Capital, said: “The growing defense expense of India and the impulse for indigenization have opened a strange window to build world -class defense technology locally. Vayudh’s team brings an exceptional technical field, ready for the field, prepared for the mission and build in India.
In May of this year, the company launched Atri, the first Nano Dron of India adapted to surveillance and precision recognition operations. Its main competitors include companies such as Uvify, Forget Aero and Qianji Show.
(With internal bloc entrances Rohan das)
Posted on April 22, 2025
