Digantara (Digantara Industries Pvt Ltd)
Digantara is a Bengaluru-based spacetech startup founded in 2018, specialising in space situational awareness (SSA), space surveillance and intelligence. Made history on 14 January 2025 with the launc
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At a Glance
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Type
- Company (listed)
- Founded
- 2018
- India entity
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- Listed
- Not listed — private startup; total funding $66.5M (per Tracxn Aug 2026); latest $50M Series B Dec 2025 led by Reliance Business Ventures
- Key India role
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What It Is
Digantara is a Bengaluru-based spacetech startup founded in 2018, specialising in space situational awareness (SSA), space surveillance and intelligence. Made history on 14 January 2025 with the launch of SCOT (Space Camera for Object Tracking) — India's first homegrown space surveillance satellite — aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-12. SCOT commissioned as world's first commercial space surveillance satellite on 8 March 2025 (began ops capturing images over South America). Raised $50M Series B (Dec 2025) led by Reliance Business Ventures — total funding ~$66.5M. Plans to expand from space surveillance into space-based missile defense (prototype missile-tracking satellite in 18 months). Partnered with Singapore's DSTA for SSA co-development (Feb 2026). Plans 8 CubeSats in first phase of LEO constellation. Selected by World Economic Forum.
Deployments & Procurement
8 documented India deployment(s)/procurement(s).
| Agency | Context | Year | Quantity / Note | Sources |
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| Multiple | SCOT satellite launched 14 January 2025 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-12 — India's 1st homegrown space surveillance mission | 2025 | — | [1][2][3] |
| Multiple | SCOT commissioned 8 March 2025 — world's first commercial space surveillance satellite (captured images over South America) | 2025 | — | [1][2][3] |
| Multiple | $50M Series B funding (Dec 2025) led by Reliance Business Ventures — total raised ~$66.5M | 2025 | — | [1][2][3] |
| Multiple | DSTA (Singapore Defence Science and Technology Agency) partnership for SSA co-development (Feb 2026) | 2026 | — | [1][2][3] |
| Multiple | WEF (World Economic Forum) selected Digantara | — | [1][2][3] | |
| Multiple | ispace–Digantara partnership on cislunar SSA | — | [1][2][3] | |
| Multiple | Future: prototype missile-tracking satellite over 18 months — launch Q3/Q4 2027 | 2027 | — | [1][2][3] |
| Multiple | Investors: Kalaari Capital, SIDBI Venture Capital, SBI Investment, Reliance Business Ventures | — | [1][2][3] |
Import Dependencies
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Intelligence Assessment
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FAQ
What is Digantara's landmark satellite launch?
SCOT (Space Camera for Object Tracking) — launched 14 Jan 2025 on SpaceX Transporter-12; commissioned 8 March 2025 as world's first commercial space surveillance satellite
How much did Digantara raise in its Series B round?
$50 million in Dec 2025 (₹435 crore) led by Reliance Business Ventures — total funding ~$66.5M
Sources
- src-01IndicativeDigantara — space surveillance and intelligence company delivering advanced detection, tracking and analytics for defence capabilities
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