Hyderabad-based Constelli secured $20M Series A led by General Catalyst to develop electronic warfar...
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The article updates the player map for physical/defense AI in India and signals a structural shift toward sovereign defense-tech self-reliance (cross.§E).
Hyderabad-based Constelli secured $20M Series A led by General Catalyst to develop electronic warfare and signal processing systems for India's defense sector. This investment is strategically significant as General Catalyst builds a comprehensive defense-tech stack, having previously led Raphe mPhibr's $100M drone manufacturing round in 2025. Constelli addresses a critical capability gap—most Indian defense systems still rely on imported electronic intelligence subsystems. With India's defense budget reaching Rs 7.84 lakh crore for FY 2026-27 and defense-tech startup funding hitting a record $247M in 2025, this marks a shift toward AI-led defense technology self-reliance. The company already serves DRDO and defense contractors across South Korea, Australia, and Singapore. #DefenseTech #ElectronicWarfare #GeneralCatalyst #IndiaStartups #VentureCapital
