Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Sanlayan Secures ₹186 Crore to Advance Defence Tech
Sanlayan, a company that makes electronics for the military and space, has received a large investment of ₹186 crore.
This money will help the company build new technology in India.
The company was started in 2023 by former Zetwerk executives, and creates electronics for planes, ships, and satellites.
They are also working on things like space communication and unmanned underwater vehicles.
Sanlayan plans to hire many more engineers soon and has acquired a company called Dexcel Electronics.
They are also working with other companies to create new solutions for the defence sector.
Sanlayan, a defence electronics start-up, secured ₹186 crore in Series A funding.
The funding round was led by Ashish Kacholia, Lashit Sanghvi, and Jungle Ventures.
Sanlayan was founded in 2023 by former Zetwerk executives.
The start-up specializes in advanced electronics for aerospace, defence, and space sectors.
Sanlayan plans to increase its engineering headcount fivefold in the next six months.
- Who
- Sanlayan, a defense tech start-up, founded by Abhijit Kothawale, Rohan Gala, and Rahul Vamsidhar.
- What
- Sanlayan, a defense electronics start-up, secured ₹186 crore in Series A funding to accelerate indigenous technology development.
- When
- The article was published on June 9, 2025. Sanlayan raised ₹186 crore in Series A funding.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- To accelerate indigenous technology development and contribute to programs of national strategic importance.
- Funding Amount
- ₹186 crore
- Lead Investors
- Ashish Kacholia, Lashit Sanghvi, Jungle Ventures
- Founded
- 2023
- Founders
- Abhijit Kothawale, Rohan Gala, Rahul Vamsidhar
- Focus
- Advanced electronics for aerospace, defense, and space
- Recent Acquisition
- Majority stake in Dexcel Electronics
- Previous Funding
- March 2024
- Partnerships
- 5 Indian start-ups and foreign OEMs