EtherealX funding, investors and company details

EtherealX is an emerging Aerospace startup from Bengaluru, working in the space of Develops fully reusable medium-lift rockets to reduce space transportation costs and accelerate scientific missions. Founded by Manu J Nair, Prashanth Sharma, Shubhayu Sardar.

Company: Ethereal Exploration Guild Private Limited
Sector: Aerospace
Location: Bengaluru
Founders: Manu J Nair, Prashanth Sharma, Shubhayu Sardar

Company overview

EtherealX develops fully reusable medium-lift rockets to reduce space transportation costs and accelerate scientific missions. Its flagship Razor Crest Mk-1 launch vehicle features nine powerful liquid rocket engines, capable of delivering up to 24.8 tonnes to low Earth orbit in reusable configuration and 10.8 tonnes to geosynchronous transfer orbit. The company innovates with proprietary heat redirection technology for upper-stage reusability, alongside engine testing facilities and a dedicated manufacturing campus to support rapid development and global launch services.

Funding rounds

Latest round (Series A): $ 20.50 Mn (₹177.08 Cr.), 2026-01-16. Investors: TDK Ventures, BIG Capital
Past round (Seed): $ 5.00 Mn (₹41.94 Cr.), 2024-08-06
Past round: Undisclosed Amount, 2024-02-05. Investors: Riceberg Ventures, Bluehill VC