Bellatrix funding, investors and company details

Bellatrix is an emerging Aerospace startup from Bengaluru, working in the space of Develops advanced in-space propulsion. Founded by Rohan Ganapathy, Yashas Karanam.

Company: Bellatrix Aerospace Private Limited
Sector: Aerospace
Location: Bengaluru
Founders: Rohan Ganapathy, Yashas Karanam

Company overview

Bellatrix Aerospace, develops advanced in-space propulsion including green chemical (RUDRA HPGP replacing hydrazine), electric (Arka Hall-effect, microwave plasma thrusters), and orbital transfer vehicles (Pushpak OTV) for satellite maneuvering/deorbiting. Space-qualified via ISRO PSLV missions (Rudra/Arka on XPoSat/POEM-4, 2024-25), it operates Asia's largest propulsion R&D facility at SID-IISc. Raised $11M funding; serves commercial/government missions with eco-friendly systems for ultra-LEO and beyond, expanding to satellite manufacturing.

Funding rounds

Latest round (Pre Series B): $ 20.00 Mn (₹184.50 Cr.), 2026-03-30. Investors: Cactus Partners, Hero Investment Office, 35 North Ventures, Indusbridge Ventures, Monarch Holdings, Inflexor Ventures, Pavestone, GrowX Ventures, StartupXseed, Survam Partners
Past round (Series A): $ 8.00 Mn (₹63.16 Cr.), 2022-06-02. Investors: BASF Venture Capital GmbH