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Unmanned aviation startup EndureAir has raised Rs 25 crores in funding led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from IAN Angel Fund.
The funds will be used to enhance EndureAir’s advanced drone technology for defense, enter enterprise markets, and develop next-generation high-altitude logistics and aerial robotics platforms.
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Rama Krishna, Co-founder & CEO, EndureAir, said, “As we continue to develop the next generation of deep-tech aerial robotics for the defense ecosystem, we are dedicated to promoting enterprise adoption of UAV technology. With the help of this fundraise led by IAN Alpha Fund, we can move more quickly to develop strong, domestic systems that can function well even in the most difficult environments. By creating solutions that benefit the Indian armed forces as well as transform how businesses use aerial mobility/logistics, we hope to position India as a global leader in UAV innovation.”
Sarika Saxena, Managing Partner, IAN Alpha Fund, said, “EndureAir embodies the very best of India's deep-tech potential. By transforming cutting edge research into powerful, indigenous solutions, they are meeting critical needs in defense, enterprise and disaster response. We're proud to partner with a team that is not only pushing the boundaries of UAV technology but also demonstrating how india's innovative spirit can set a new global standard.”
About EndureAir
Founded in 2018 by Dr. Abhishek, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kanpur, along with his former students Rama Krishna and Chirag Jain, EndureAir develops and builds rugged, homegrown UAVs for logistics, defense, surveillance, and disaster response.
Unlike typical drone assemblers, it creates both hardware and software in-house, drawing on 15+ years of rotorcraft research and 8 patents in flight dynamics and autonomous technology.
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