Agnikul Cosmos
Category: Robotics / Embodied AI
Small-lift launch vehicles powered by single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket engines. Agnikul Cosmos was founded in 2017. The company is led by Srinath Ravichandran. Based in Chennai, India. Team size: 300+. Total funding raised: ~$75M+. Latest round: $17M (Series C). Key investors include ["Celesta Capital","Rocketship.vc","Artha Venture Fund","General Catalyst","Pi Ventures"].
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Chennai, India
- Team size
- 300+
- Total funding
- ~$75M+
Value proposition
Democratizing space access with affordable, highly customizable small-lift launch vehicles and rapid cadence capabilities.
Products and solutions
["Agnibaan (Small-lift Launch Vehicle)","Agnilet (3D-printed Semi-cryogenic Rocket Engine)","Agnikul Launchpad (ALP)","Agnikul Mission Control Center (AMCC)"]
Unique value
World's first single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket engine (Agnilet); ability to 3D print an entire booster engine in 7 days.
Target customer
Small Satellite Launch Market
Industries served
["Aerospace","Space Technology","Defense"]
Technology advantage
Eliminates assembly time and costs, allowing for a rapid launch cadence of up to 30 launches per year. Operates India's first private launchpad.
How they differentiate
Exclusive use of fully 3D-printed, single-piece semi-cryogenic engines and dedicated private launch facilities in India.
Main competitors
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Key partnerships
["IIT Madras","IN-SPACe"]
Notable customers
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Major milestones
["Raised Series C of $17M at a $500M valuation in Nov 2025","Surpassed $75M in total funding"]
Growth metrics
Reached $500M valuation as of November 2025; team scaled to 300+ employees.
Market positioning
Pioneer in India's private space sector; first private company in India to execute a suborbital launch and establish a private launchpad.
Geographic focus
Global space launch market, operating from India
Patents and IP
Granted patents for reusable launch vehicle technology in the US, Europe, and India.
About Srinath Ravichandran
Former Senior Director of Portfolio Management/Investments ALM at AXA US (2013–2016); previously Assistant VP of Trading/Rebalancing at AXA US (2009–2013) and Assistant Director of Market Risk Management at AIG (2008–2009). Began career as Management Trainee at ABB (2006–2008). Co-Founder at Space Cooperative (2016–2017). MS in Aerospace Engineering from UIUC, MS in Financial Engineering from Columbia University. Over 10 years of experience spanning engineering, finance, and project management before transitioning to aerospace entrepreneurship.
Official website: https://agnikul.in/