Company
Company
Skyroot
Skyroot
Stage
Stage
Series B
Series B
Co-Investors
Co-Investors
Sector
Sector
Space Tech
Space Tech
Satellite Launch Vehicle
Satellite Launch Vehicle
Skyroot is India's leading private space company, developing next-generation launch vehicles for the small satellite market. It is pioneering cost-effective and reliable space launch services to make space accessible for a wide range of commercial and scientific payloads.
Skyroot is India's leading private space company, developing next-generation launch vehicles for the small satellite market. It is pioneering cost-effective and reliable space launch services to make space accessible for a wide range of commercial and scientific payloads.
Founded by
Founded by
Pawan Kumar Chandana, Naga Bharath Daka
Pawan Kumar Chandana, Naga Bharath Daka
Why we invested in Skyroot
Why we invested in Skyroot
Why we invested in Skyroot
When we first met the Skyroot team, it was clear we were witnessing something extraordinary, a group of engineers determined to make space more accessible to the world. For decades, launching satellites has been an expensive and complex process, limited to a few global players. Skyroot is rewriting that story. As India’s first private company to build orbital-class rockets, it is opening affordable and reliable access to space for small satellite operators worldwide. With proven sub-orbital success, upcoming orbital missions, and exceptional engineering depth, Skyroot embodies India’s growing ambition in space tech.
When we first met the Skyroot team, it was clear we were witnessing something extraordinary, a group of engineers determined to make space more accessible to the world. For decades, launching satellites has been an expensive and complex process, limited to a few global players. Skyroot is rewriting that story. As India’s first private company to build orbital-class rockets, it is opening affordable and reliable access to space for small satellite operators worldwide. With proven sub-orbital success, upcoming orbital missions, and exceptional engineering depth, Skyroot embodies India’s growing ambition in space tech.
Engineering Breakthroughs
Engineering Breakthroughs
At the heart of Skyroot’s journey is a series of bold engineering milestones that have redefined what’s possible for a private space company out of India. The team has built the Vikram series of rockets using advanced carbon-composite structures and fully in-house motor and actuator systems, capabilities that even legacy organizations like ISRO have yet to commercialize. The rockets follow a modular architecture that allows stages and payloads to be customized for each mission, combining reliability with flexibility in design. Achieving a successful sub-orbital launch within just four years of inception, Skyroot has shown a pace of innovation and execution that rivals the world’s leading private launch companies.
At the heart of Skyroot’s journey is a series of bold engineering milestones that have redefined what’s possible for a private space company out of India. The team has built the Vikram series of rockets using advanced carbon-composite structures and fully in-house motor and actuator systems, capabilities that even legacy organizations like ISRO have yet to commercialize. The rockets follow a modular architecture that allows stages and payloads to be customized for each mission, combining reliability with flexibility in design. Achieving a successful sub-orbital launch within just four years of inception, Skyroot has shown a pace of innovation and execution that rivals the world’s leading private launch companies.
Supply Chain And Cost Advantage
Supply Chain And Cost Advantage
What stood out to us early on was how deeply Skyroot had anchored its operations within India’s emerging space tech ecosystem. Nearly 90% of its supply chain is sourced domestically, including propellants cast through ISRO and Solar Industries, proof of how far India’s industrial base has come in enabling high-complexity manufacturing. Contractor margins in India are a fraction of those in the US, and payroll costs are equally advantageous, allowing Skyroot to run a 300-strong engineering team at nearly one-tenth the cost of global peers. This structural edge translates into strong unit economics, with gross margins of around 50% today and a clear roadmap to 70% as production scales.
What stood out to us early on was how deeply Skyroot had anchored its operations within India’s emerging space tech ecosystem. Nearly 90% of its supply chain is sourced domestically, including propellants cast through ISRO and Solar Industries, proof of how far India’s industrial base has come in enabling high-complexity manufacturing. Contractor margins in India are a fraction of those in the US, and payroll costs are equally advantageous, allowing Skyroot to run a 300-strong engineering team at nearly one-tenth the cost of global peers. This structural edge translates into strong unit economics, with gross margins of around 50% today and a clear roadmap to 70% as production scales.
Commercial Momentum
Commercial Momentum
In our conversations with satellite operators, one thing was clear. The demand for reliable, affordable, and flexible launch options is stronger than ever. Skyroot has already secured over $2B in signed LOIs and MoUs from more than 100 operators, a remarkable validation of both the market need and customer confidence in the team. The recent successful test-firing of its Kalam-100 solid rocket stage marked a key milestone toward orbital readiness, further strengthening its credibility. With multiple launches planned in the near term, Skyroot is well positioned to convert early commitments into firm contracts and emerge as the preferred launch partner in an increasingly supply-constrained global market.
In our conversations with satellite operators, one thing was clear. The demand for reliable, affordable, and flexible launch options is stronger than ever. Skyroot has already secured over $2B in signed LOIs and MoUs from more than 100 operators, a remarkable validation of both the market need and customer confidence in the team. The recent successful test-firing of its Kalam-100 solid rocket stage marked a key milestone toward orbital readiness, further strengthening its credibility. With multiple launches planned in the near term, Skyroot is well positioned to convert early commitments into firm contracts and emerge as the preferred launch partner in an increasingly supply-constrained global market.
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