TechCrunch Startup News Jeh Aerospace nets $11M to scale the commercial aircraft supply chain in India
Aug 5, 2025
An Indian startup has landed $11 million in funding to tackle global supply chain issues in the aerospace sector. Jeh Aerospace aims to boost manufacturing capabilities and position India as a key player in the global market. By harnessing advanced technologies, they are set to transform how aerospace components are produced, addressing bottlenecks in a critical industry.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Founders' Aerospace Experience
- Vishal Sanghavi and Venkatesh Mudragala, former Tata Group executives, founded J.E. Aerospace to solve aircraft supply chain bottlenecks.
- They leverage nearly two decades of aerospace experience with giants like Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
Revolutionizing Aerospace Supply Chain
- J.E. Aerospace reduced aerospace component production lead times from 15 weeks to just 15 days.
- They combine precision machinery, robotics, and IoT in a software-defined manufacturing approach for consistent quality and supply.
Aircraft Demand Spurs Supply Strain
- Commercial aircraft demand surged over 10% in 2024, pressuring suppliers with a record backlog of nearly 15,700 aircraft.
- Scaling metallic component production is key to relieving global aircraft manufacturing bottlenecks.