Indian space startups raise $252.9M this year as investors warn of FOMO

Indian space startups have raised $252.9 million since the start of the year, nearly double the total for all of 2025. Skyroot Aerospace became India's first space unicorn and is preparing a $200 million round, while Pixxel closed a $100 million Series C. Investors warn of a FOMO zone and inflated valuations amid unproven demand.

• Indian space startups raised $252.9M this year, double all of 2025
• Skyroot Aerospace became India's first space unicorn, preparing $200M round
• Pixxel raised $100M Series C, the largest Indian space round
• IN-SPACe launched Antariksh fund at ₹1,600 cr; RDI allocated ₹834 cr