Hyderabad-based defence startup Constelli secured $20M led by General Catalyst to advance next-gener...
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The article updates the player map for the robotics/physical AI segment with a $20M funding round for Constelli, though it fails the $500M threshold for cross.§D.
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Hyderabad-based defence startup Constelli secured $20M led by General Catalyst to advance next-generation electronic warfare and signal processing systems for drones, naval vessels, and satellites. This investment aligns with General Catalyst's recent $5B commitment to India and reflects the surge in global defence tech funding, which exceeded $19B in 2025. With India's defence budget rising to INR 7.84 lakh crore and over 1,000 defence startups emerging, this signals growing VC confidence in India's deep-tech ecosystem and the strategic importance of electronic warfare capabilities. Constelli's partnerships with DRDO and defence contractors across Asia Pacific position India as a key player in advanced defence electronics.
