Skyroot Aerospace
A private aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider developing the 'Vikram' series of rockets specifically designed for the small satellite market.
- CEO / Founder
- Pawan Kumar Chandana
- Team Size
- 250-500
- Stage
- Commercialization phase; successfully launched India's first private sub-orbital rocket (Vikram-S) in 2022, with the maiden orbital launch (Vikram-I) scheduled for 2025/2026.
- Total Funding
- $95.0M
- Latest Round
- Pre-Series C
- Key Investors
- ["GIC","Temasek","Sherpalo Ventures","Rocketship.vc","WorldQuant Ventures"]
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Vikram I, II, and III (Small-lift launch vehicles)","Dhawan Series (3D-printed cryogenic engines)","Raman Series (Hypergolic liquid engines for orbital adjustment)","Kalam Series (Solid rocket motors)","Orbital Adjustment Module (OAM) for multi-orbit insertions"]
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Metal Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) reduces engine part count by 95% and lead times by 80%; mobile launch capability allows for deployment from any location with minimal infrastructure.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small satellite operators, global space agencies (e.g., ISRO), research institutions, telecommunications companies, and Earth observation firms.
Industry Verticals
["Spacetech","Telecommunications","Earth Observation & Remote Sensing","Defense & National Security","Scientific Research & Academia"]
Competitors
["Agnikul Cosmos","Rocket Lab","Firefly Aerospace"]