Spacetech Startup Bellatrix Aerospace Raises $20 Million to Scale Satellite Propulsion
Bengaluru-based Bellatrix Aerospace has closed a $20 million Pre-Series B round led by Cactus Partners to ramp up production of its in-orbit satellite propulsion systems.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | $20 M |
| Stage | Pre-Series B |
| Lead investor | Cactus Partners |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, India |
| Sector | Bellatrix Aerospace |
| Coverage | Startup Funding |
Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based spacetech startup specializing in satellite propulsion systems, has raised $20 million in a Pre-Series B round led by Cactus Partners.
About the Raise
Key Details:
Propulsion Technology
Bellatrix has developed proprietary electric propulsion systems:
Strategic Transition
CEO Rohan Ganapathy stated: "This round reflects strong conviction in our ability to scale. We've flight-qualified our core technologies. Now we're building the production infrastructure to match."
The company is transitioning from R&D to volume manufacturing:
India's Space Ecosystem
Bellatrix's raise highlights the growing maturity of India's private space sector:
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