Archive · 23 Sep 2025
VyomIC to Build India's First Private Satellite Constellation
VyomIC, a startup founded by IIT-Madras alumni, secured $1.6 million in funding.
They plan to build India's first private satellite network.
This network will provide super accurate positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services, like a very precise GPS.
Their system aims to be more secure and reliable than current systems, which is important for things like defense, finance, and self-driving cars.
This should also improve navigation in buildings.
VyomIC, a Chennai-based startup, aims to build India's first private global satellite constellation.
The company raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding.
Funds will be used to advance the development of their PNT payload and spaceborne demonstration mission.
VyomIC aims to provide high-precision PNT services with centimeter-level positioning.
The system seeks to overcome vulnerabilities in existing systems like GPS.
- Who
- VyomIC, a deep-tech startup founded by IIT-Madras alumni
- What
- Raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding to build a satellite constellation
- When
- Announced September 23, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To develop PNT payload, support its spaceborne mission, and scale team hiring and business development
- Company
- VyomIC
- Funding Amount
- $1.6 million
- Lead Investor
- Speciale Invest
- Purpose of Funds
- PNT payload development, spaceborne mission, team expansion
- Goal
- Build India's first private global satellite constellation
- Focus
- Secure, high-precision PNT services
- Founded By
- IIT-Madras alumni
