Pixxel Secures $100 Million in India's Biggest Space-Tech Funding Round

Pixxel, a space startup backed by Google, has secured $100 million in funding, making it India's largest-ever space-tech round. The Series C round was led by Temasek and Seraphim Space, with participation from existing and new investors, bringing Pixxel's total funding to $195 million.

Pixxel initially focused on hyperspectral satellites that can capture Earth information missed by conventional satellite imagery. However, the company has expanded its business into Earth-intelligence software through its Aurora platform, satellite manufacturing, and systems for commercial and government customers.

The new funding will aid in expanding its Honeybee satellite constellation, adding higher-resolution imaging capabilities, and increasing manufacturing capacity in India and the U.S. Pixxel already has six Firefly satellites in orbit and has secured work with NASA and the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.